Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
228797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1848: 55 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228127

Common Names

  • Ferruginea Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Ferruginea

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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis ferruginea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis hensoaensis Kudô [unknown]
  • Liparis pratensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Empusa ferruginea (Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Liparis nigra hensoaensis (Kudô) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Cestichis hensoaensis (Kudô) Maekawa [unknown]
  • Leptorchis ferruginea (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis ferruginea (also called Rusty Twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to North America and Europe. It is a small plant with two leaves and a single flower. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis ferruginea is a small, white or yellowish-green, tubular flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis ferruginea is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the plants to reach maturity. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is faster and more reliable.

Where to Find Liparis ferruginea

Liparis ferruginea can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Liparis ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis ferruginea?

Liparis ferruginea

What is the common name of Liparis ferruginea?

Rusty-fringed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Liparis ferruginea?

Moist, shady 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112821: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.