Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
228726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 30 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228056



Common Names

  • Liparis Crenulata
  • Crenulate Twayblade
  • Crenulate Widelip Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis crenulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis crenulata Blume [unknown]
  • Stichorkis crenulata (Blume) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Leptorchis crenulata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis crenulata (also called 'Crenulate 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 crenulate margin and a yellow-green flower.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis crenulata 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

The flower of Liparis crenulata is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis crenulata 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 crenulata

Liparis crenulata can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Liparis crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis crenulata?

Liparis crenulata

What is the family of Liparis crenulata?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Liparis crenulata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112756: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.