Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
229070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 31 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228400



Common Names

  • Liparis pallida
  • Pale Liparis
  • Pale Bog Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis pallida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis pallida Blume [unknown]
  • Stichorkis pallida (Blume) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Leptorchis pallida (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis pallida (also called 'Pale twister orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower with a pale yellow lip. It grows in moist, shady places in deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis pallida is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis pallida can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Liparis pallida

Liparis pallida can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Liparis pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis pallida?

Liparis pallida

What type of plant is Liparis pallida?

Orchid

Where is Liparis pallida found?

Japan, Korea, and China

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-113071: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.