Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
derchiensis
ID:
228749

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 31: 21 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228079



Common Names

  • Liparis Derchiensis
  • Derchien's Twayblade
  • Derchien's Widelip Orchid


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Description

Liparis derchiensis (also called Derchien's liparis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of India and Nepal. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis derchiensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis derchiensis 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 derchiensis is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.

Where to Find Liparis derchiensis

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

Liparis derchiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis derchiensis?

Liparis derchiensis

What is the common name of Liparis derchiensis?

Derchiensis Liparis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis derchiensis?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in the Himalayas and China

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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