Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ecallosa
ID:
1326585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 170 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339039

Common Names

  • Liparis Ecallosa
  • Ecallosa Liparis
  • Ecallosa Orchid

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Description

Liparis ecallosa (also called Small-flowered Liparis, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and lanceolate, and its flowers are small and yellowish-green. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis ecallosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis ecallosa is yellow-green in color and has a lip-shaped labellum. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis ecallosa is a terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 1m in height. It is propagated by seed or division of the tuber. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Liparis ecallosa

Liparis ecallosa is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Liparis ecallosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis ecallosa?

Liparis ecallosa

What is the natural habitat of Liparis ecallosa?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Liparis ecallosa?

Late spring to early summer

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.