Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chapaensis
ID:
228691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 79: 166 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228021



Common Names

  • Liparis Chapaensis
  • Chapa Twayblade
  • Chapa Widelip Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Stichorkis chapaensis (Gagnep.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Liparis chapaensis (also called 'Chapa Liparis', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and forests. It has an ovate leaf with a pointed tip and a yellow-green flower.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis chapaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis chapaensis has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis chapaensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is best grown in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Liparis chapaensis

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

Liparis chapaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis chapaensis?

Liparis chapaensis

What is the family of Liparis chapaensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Liparis chapaensis?

Mexico, Central America, and northern South America

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,

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