Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 25 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227936
Common Names
- Arrigens Liparis
- Arrigens Liparis Orchid
- Arrigens Wax Orchid
Description
Liparis arrigens (also called 'Arrigens Liparis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a small terrestrial orchid with a single stem and two leaves. It has a single yellow flower with a white lip. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis arrigens is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and as a houseplant. Its bright yellow flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparis arrigens has a white flower with a short, slender tube and a spadix that is club-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis arrigens can be propagated from seed or by division. It is best grown in a bright, indirect light with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The soil should be kept evenly moist to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Liparis arrigens
Liparis arrigens is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Liparis arrigens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis arrigens?
Liparis arrigens
What is the common name of Liparis arrigens?
Arrigens Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Liparis arrigens?
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,