Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 201 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228023
Common Names
- Liparis Chlorantha
- Green-Flowered Twayblade
- Green-Flowered Widelip Orchid
Synonyms
- Cestichis chlorantha (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
- Stichorkis chlorantha (Schltr.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
Description
Liparis chlorantha (also called 'Green-Flowered 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis chlorantha is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. 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 chlorantha
Liparis chlorantha can be found in the tropical forests of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Liparis chlorantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis chlorantha?
Liparis chlorantha
What is the family of Liparis chlorantha?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Liparis chlorantha?
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,