Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
udaii
ID:
921563

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Misra

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Orchid Soc. India 23: 87 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920898



Common Names

  • Liparis udaii
  • Udaii Liparis
  • Udaii Orchid


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Description

Liparis udaii (also called Uda's Liparis, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Japan. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis udaii is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis udaii is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Liparis udaii: This species is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Liparis udaii

Liparis udaii is native to China and is found in the limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province.

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-466448: Based on the initial data import
Sarat Misra (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Misra' in the authors string.