Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cheniana
ID:
921126

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.H.Jin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 163 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920461

Common Names

  • Liparis cheniana
  • Cheniana Liparis
  • Cheniana Liparis

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Description

Liparis cheniana (also called Liparis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis cheniana is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis cheniana is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis cheniana is a terrestrial orchid native to China and Japan. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Liparis cheniana

Liparis cheniana can be found in China.

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-465920: Based on the initial data import
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.