Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guangxiensis
ID:
921553

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Feng & X.H.Jin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 697 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920888

Common Names

  • Liparis Guangxiensis
  • Guangxiensis Liparis
  • Guangxi Liparis

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Description

Liparis guangxiensis (also called Guangxi's Liparis, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to China. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis guangxiensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis guangxiensis has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis guangxiensis is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Liparis guangxiensis

Liparis guangxiensis is native to China and is found in the limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province.

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-466436: Based on the initial data import
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.
Chang Lin Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Feng' in the authors string.