Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 203 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227944
Common Names
- Earleaf Liparis
- Earleaf Orchid
- Earleaf Waxwort
Synonyms
- Leptorkis auriculata Kuntze [unknown]
- Leptorchis auriculata (Blume ex Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Liparis auriculata (also called 'Auriculata 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 auriculata 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 auriculata 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 auriculata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be grown in well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Liparis auriculata
Liparis auriculata is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Liparis auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis auriculata?
Liparis auriculata
What is the family of Liparis auriculata?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Liparis auriculata?
Tropical 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,