Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
229289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 31 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228619



Common Names

  • Liparis viridiflora
  • Liparis viridipurpurea
  • Liparis vittata


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis longipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis stachyuras Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis triloba Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis viridiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis boothii Regel [unknown]
  • Liparis kempteriana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis longipes Lindl. [unknown]
  • Liparis pendula Lindl. [unknown]
  • Liparis piestopus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis pleistantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis simondii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Liparis spathulata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Liparis stachyurus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis triloba Ridl. [unknown]
  • Malaxis viridiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Stichorkis pendula Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Sturmia longipes Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cestichis kempteriana (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Liparis longipes spathulata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cestichis longipes Ames [unknown]
  • Cestichis pendula Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Stichorkis viridiflora (Blume) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Stichorkis kempteriana (Schltr.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Leptorchis longipes (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis stachyuras (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis triloba (Ridl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis viridiflora (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis viridiflora spathulata (Ridl.) A.N.Rao [invalid]

Description

Liparis viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Twayblade, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid native to North America and Europe. It has two lance-shaped leaves and a single, nodding flower with a yellowish-green lip and white petals. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis viridiflora is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis viridiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. The plants should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Liparis viridiflora

Liparis viridiflora is native to Japan, where it can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Liparis viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis viridiflora?

Liparis viridiflora

What is the common name of Liparis viridiflora?

Green-flowered Liparis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis viridiflora?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-113272: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.