Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hirundo
ID:
228874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 11: 281 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228204

Common Names

  • Liparis hirundo
  • Swallow Liparis
  • Swallow Bog Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Platystyliparis hirundo (Holttum) Marg. [unknown]

Description

Liparis hirundo (also called Swallow Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a yellow-green stem. The plant grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis hirundo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis hirundo is a small, white or yellowish-green, and has six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis hirundo is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Liparis hirundo

Liparis hirundo is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Liparis hirundo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis hirundo?

Liparis hirundo

What is the natural habitat of Liparis hirundo?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Liparis hirundo?

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,

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