Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cespitosa
ID:
228673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 11: t. 882 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228003

Common Names

  • Tufted Liparis
  • Tufted Orchid
  • Tufted Waxwort

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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis cespitosa (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis minima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis obscura Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis prainii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis pusilla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis revoluta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis angustifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Liparis auriculata Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Liparis comosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Liparis minima Lindl. [unknown]
  • Liparis minima neoguineensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis neoguineensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis obscura Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Liparis prainii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis pusilla Ridl. [unknown]
  • Liparis revoluta Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Malaxis angustifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Malaxis caespitosa Thouars [unknown]
  • Malaxis minima Blume [unknown]
  • Cestichis caespitosa Ames [unknown]
  • Stichorkis pusilla (Ridl.) Marg., Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Stichorkis cespitosa (Lam.) Thouars ex Marg. [unknown]
  • Liparis cespitosa cleistogama Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis pusilla breviscapa Kerr [unknown]
  • Epidendrum cespitosum Lam. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis caespitosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis minima (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis obscura (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis prainii (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis pusilla (Ridl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis revoluta (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis caespitosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis cespitosa (also called Tufted liparis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of India and Nepal. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis cespitosa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis cespitosa has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis cespitosa is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is hardy to USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Liparis cespitosa

Liparis cespitosa can be found in the tropical forests of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Liparis cespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis cespitosa?

Liparis cespitosa

What is the family of Liparis cespitosa?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Liparis cespitosa?

Tufted Liparis

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-112707: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.