Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
229027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 26 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228357



Common Names

  • Nervosa Liparis
  • Nerve-Like Liparis
  • Liparis nervosa


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Synonyms

  • Iebine nervosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Leptorkis nervosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis elata rufina Ridl. [unknown]
  • Liparis nervosa aureovariegata K.Nakaj. [unknown]
  • Malaxis nervosa Sw. [unknown]
  • Ophrys nervosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sturmia kappleri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sturmia nervosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Diteilis nervosa (Thunb.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Liparis bicallosa hachijoensis (Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium nervosum Sw. [unknown]
  • Diteilis nepalensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum nervosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis bituberculata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis eggersii (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis elata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis guineensis (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis nervosa (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis odontostoma (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis odorata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis olivacea (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis guingangae (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis kappleri (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis macrocarpa (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis nervosa (also called Nerve Twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in North America and Asia. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, nodding, yellow-green flower. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, thickets, and woods.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis nervosa is an orchid species native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liparis nervosa var. khasiana (Hook.f.) P.K.Sarkar
Liparis nervosa sub. nervosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis nervosa is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis nervosa is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Liparis nervosa

Liparis nervosa is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Liparis nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis nervosa?

Liparis nervosa

What are the common names of Liparis nervosa?

Nerve Liparis

Where is Liparis nervosa found?

Liparis nervosa is found in the Philippines

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-113032: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.