Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fleckeri
ID:
228811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
N. Queensland Naturalist 6(53): 1 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228141



Common Names

  • Fleckeri Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Fleckeri


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Synonyms

  • Cestichis fleckeri (Nicholls) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Stichorkis fleckeri (Nicholls) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Liparis fleckeri (also called Flecker's Liparis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, and it grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis fleckeri 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 fleckeri is a small, white or yellowish-green, tubular flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis fleckeri is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Liparis fleckeri

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

Liparis fleckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis fleckeri?

Liparis fleckeri

What is the common name of Liparis fleckeri?

Flecker's Liparis

What type of plant is Liparis fleckeri?

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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