Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
resupinata
ID:
229154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 290 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228484



Common Names

  • Liparis resupinata
  • Resupinate Liparis
  • Resupinate Bog Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis resupinata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis ridleyi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis ridleyi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Platystyliparis resupinata (Ridl.) Marg. [unknown]
  • Platystyliparis resupinata ridleyi (Hook.f.) Marg. [unknown]
  • Liparis resupinata ridleyi King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis resupinata (Ridl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis resupinata (also called 'Upright Liparis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and a single, white flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis resupinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Liparis resupinata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis resupinata are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis resupinata are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis resupinata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a variety of soil types, from sandy to loamy. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Liparis resupinata

Liparis resupinata is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Liparis resupinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis resupinata?

Liparis resupinata

What type of plant is Liparis resupinata?

Orchid

Where does Liparis resupinata grow?

North America

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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