Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
imperatifolia
ID:
228878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 187 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228208



Common Names

  • Liparis imperatifolia
  • Imperata-leaved Liparis
  • Imperata-leaved Bog Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Liparis cyperifolia Ridl. [unknown]
  • Liparis kempfii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis scleriifolia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cestichis cyperifolia (Ridl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Cestichis imperatifolia (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Cestichis kempfii (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Cestichis scleriifolia (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Stichorkis scleriifolia (Schltr.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Stichorkis kempfii (Schltr.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Liparis imperatifolia (also called Imperata-leaved 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 an imperata-leaved, yellow-green stem. The plant grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis imperatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis imperatifolia is a small, white or yellowish-green, and has six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis imperatifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. 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 imperatifolia

Liparis imperatifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Liparis imperatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis imperatifolia?

Liparis imperatifolia

What is the natural habitat of Liparis imperatifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Liparis imperatifolia?

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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