Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
228573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 31 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227903



Common Names

  • Affinis Liparis
  • Affinis Liparis Orchid
  • Affinis Wax Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis affinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis affinis Blume [unknown]
  • Leptorchis affinis (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stichorkis affinis (Blume) Marg. [unknown]

Description

Liparis affinis (also called Affine Liparis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis affinis is a small, white or yellowish-green flower with a short, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis affinis is a species of orchid native to Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing to a height of 10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in). The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow lip. The plant is propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Liparis affinis

Liparis affinis can be found in the tropical forests of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Liparis affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis affinis?

Liparis affinis

What is the common name of Liparis affinis?

Affin's Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Liparis affinis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Liparis genus

Liparis abyssinica, Liparis acaulis, Liparis acuminata, Liparis acutissima, Liparis affinis, Liparis alata, Liparis altigena, Liparis amabilis, Liparis amboinensis, Liparis amesiana, Liparis anatina, Liparis anceps, Liparis andringitrana, Liparis anemophila, Liparis angustilabris, Liparis anopheles, Liparis anthericoides, Liparis aphylla, Liparis apiculata, Liparis aptenodytes, Liparis arachnites, Liparis araneola, Liparis arnoglossophylla, Liparis arrigens, Liparis ascendens, Liparis assamica, Liparis atropurpurea, Liparis atrosanguinea, Liparis aurantiorbiculata, Liparis auriculata, Liparis auriculifera, Liparis aurita, Liparis averyanoviana, Liparis balansae, Liparis barbata, Liparis bathiei, Liparis bautingensis, Liparis beccarii, Liparis beddomei, Liparis bernieri, Liparis bibullata, Liparis bicolor, Liparis bicuspidata, Liparis biglobulifera, Liparis biloba, Liparis bilobulata, Liparis bistriata, Liparis bleyi, Liparis bontocensis, Liparis bootanensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112616: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.