Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 175 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339043
Common Names
- Liparis Vargasii
- Vargasii Liparis
- Vargasii Orchid
Uses & Benefits
Liparis vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparis vargasii has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis vargasii is a terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 1m in height. It is propagated by seed or division of the tuber. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Liparis vargasii
Liparis vargasii is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Liparis vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis vargasii?
Liparis vargasii
What is the natural habitat of Liparis vargasii?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Liparis vargasii?
Late spring to early summer
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,