Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hawaiensis
ID:
228865

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Mann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 207 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228195



Common Names

  • Liparis hawaiensis
  • Hawaiian Liparis
  • Hawaiian Bog Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis hawaiensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis hawaiensis (W.Mann) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis hawaiensis (also called Hawaiian Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Hawaii. 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 hawaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis hawaiensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis hawaiensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Liparis hawaiensis

Liparis hawaiensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Hawaii.

Liparis hawaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis hawaiensis?

Liparis hawaiensis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis hawaiensis?

Tropical rainforests of Hawaii

What is the flowering season of Liparis hawaiensis?

Late spring to early summer

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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