Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dolichostachys
ID:
228762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 307 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228092



Common Names

  • Dolichostachys Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Dolichostachys


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Description

Liparis dolichostachys (also called Long-spurred Twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to North America and Europe. It is a small plant with two leaves and a single flower. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis dolichostachys 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 dolichostachys is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis dolichostachys 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 dolichostachys

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

Liparis dolichostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis dolichostachys?

Liparis dolichostachys

What is the common name of Liparis dolichostachys?

Long-spiked Liparis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis dolichostachys?

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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