Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
228788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 6 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228118



Common Names

  • Epiphytica Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Epiphytica


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Synonyms

  • Liparis lloydii Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Liparis epiphytica (also called Epiphytic 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 epiphytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis epiphytica 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 epiphytica is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the plants to reach maturity. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is faster and more reliable.

Where to Find Liparis epiphytica

Liparis epiphytica can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Liparis epiphytica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis epiphytica?

Liparis epiphytica

What is the common name of Liparis epiphytica?

Epiphytic Liparis

What type of plant is Liparis epiphytica?

Orchid

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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