Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 162 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228461
Common Names
- Liparis puberula
- Hairy Liparis
- Hairy Bog Orchid
Description
Liparis puberula (also called 'Pale-green Bog Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to North America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and a single, pale green flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparis puberula has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis puberula 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 puberula
Liparis puberula can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Liparis puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis puberula?
Liparis puberula
What is the common name of Liparis puberula?
Hairy-lipped Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Liparis puberula?
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,