Status:
valid
Authors:
Finet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 341 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228210
Common Names
- Liparis inaperta
- Closed Liparis
- Closed Bog Orchid
Description
Liparis inaperta (also called Closed 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 inaperta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparis inaperta is a small, white or yellowish-green, and has six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis inaperta 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 inaperta
Liparis inaperta is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Liparis inaperta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis inaperta?
Liparis inaperta
What is the natural habitat of Liparis inaperta?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flowering season of Liparis inaperta?
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,