Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 37 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227901
Common Names
- Acutissima Liparis
- Acutissima Liparis Orchid
- Acutissima Wax Orchid
Synonyms
- Leptorkis acutissima Kuntze [unknown]
- Leptorchis acutissima (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Liparis acutissima (also called Sharp Liparis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis acutissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparis acutissima is a small, white or yellowish-green flower with a short, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis acutissima is a species of orchid native to Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing to a height of 10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in). The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow lip. The plant is propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Liparis acutissima
Liparis acutissima can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Liparis acutissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis acutissima?
Liparis acutissima
What is the common name of Liparis acutissima?
Sharp-lipped Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Liparis acutissima?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,