Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wageneri
ID:
229294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 218 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228624



Common Names

  • Liparis wageneri
  • Liparis walkerae
  • Liparis warpuri


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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis wageneri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sturmia wageneri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis wageneri (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis wageneri (also called Wagener's 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 wageneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis wageneri 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 wageneri 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 wageneri

Liparis wageneri is native to the Himalayas, from eastern Nepal to Bhutan and northern Assam, India.

Liparis wageneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis wageneri?

Liparis wageneri

What is the common name of Liparis wageneri?

Wagener's Liparis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis wageneri?

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,

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