Status:
valid
Authors:
Lucksom
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 23: 113 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228093
Common Names
- Dongchenii Orchid
- Liparis Orchid
- Liparis Dongchenii
Description
Liparis dongchenii (also called Dongchen's Liparis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, and it grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis dongchenii 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 dongchenii has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green lips and a yellowish-green column. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis dongchenii is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.
Where to Find Liparis dongchenii
Liparis dongchenii can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Liparis dongchenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis dongchenii?
Liparis dongchenii
What is the common name of Liparis dongchenii?
Dongchen's Liparis
What is the natural habitat of Liparis dongchenii?
It is found in moist forests and grasslands in the Himalayas and 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
S.Z. Lucksom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lucksom' in the authors string.