Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
809644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 15: 93 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808978



Common Names

  • Liparis filiformis
  • Thread-like Liparis
  • Thread-like Orchid


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Description

Liparis filiformis (also called Liparis liliifolia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small terrestrial plant with purple flowers and is native to Mexico. It is found in humid forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis filiformis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis filiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.

Where to Find Liparis filiformis

Liparis filiformis can be found in Madagascar.

Liparis filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis filiformis?

Liparis filiformis

What is the family of Liparis filiformis?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Liparis filiformis?

Mexico

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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