Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Wu & Y.S.Huang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 62 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332688
Common Names
- Liparis damingshanensis
- Daming Mountain Liparis
- Daming Mountain Orchid
Description
Liparis damingshanensis (also called 'Damingshan Liparis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows to a height of up to 0.2 m and has oblong-lanceolate leaves with a hairy surface. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis damingshanensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparis damingshanensis is yellow in colour and has a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis damingshanensis is a perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems in the spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a bright, indirect light and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 4 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into the garden.
Where to Find Liparis damingshanensis
Liparis damingshanensis can be found in limestone areas of Guangxi, China.
Liparis damingshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis damingshanensis?
Liparis damingshanensis
What is the common name of Liparis damingshanensis?
Daming Mountain liparis
Where is Liparis damingshanensis found?
It is found in Central Asia.
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
Lei Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wu' in the authors string.