Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 2: 47 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228166
Common Names
- Liparis glaucescens
- Glaucous Liparis
- Glaucous Bog Orchid
Description
Liparis glaucescens (also called Yellow-green Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a yellow-green stem. The plant grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis glaucescens 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
Liparis glaucescens has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green lips and a yellowish-green column. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis glaucescens is a terrestrial 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 glaucescens
Liparis glaucescens can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Liparis glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis glaucescens?
Liparis glaucescens
What is the common name of Liparis glaucescens?
Glaucous Liparis
What is the natural habitat of Liparis glaucescens?
Moist forests and bogs in North America
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,