Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
229093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1856b (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228423



Common Names

  • Liparis perpusilla
  • Very Small Liparis
  • Very Small Bog Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis perpusilla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis togashii Tuyama [unknown]
  • Platystyliparis perpusilla (Hook.f.) Marg. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis perpusilla (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis perpusilla (also called 'Tiny 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 tiny yellow lip. It grows in moist, shady places in deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis perpusilla 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 perpusilla 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 perpusilla is a tropical orchid that is easy to propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Liparis perpusilla

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

Liparis perpusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis perpusilla?

Liparis perpusilla

What is the common name of Liparis perpusilla?

Tiny Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Liparis perpusilla?

Moist, shady forests

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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