Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mentaweiensis
ID:
228989

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 2: 32 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228319

Common Names

  • Mentaweiensis Liparis
  • Mentawai Liparis
  • Liparis mentaweiensis

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Description

Liparis mentaweiensis (also called Mentawai Liparis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It grows in shady, moist, evergreen forests at elevations of 500–2000 m. This species has an erect stem, up to 20 cm tall, with two to four leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green, with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis mentaweiensis is an orchid species native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis mentaweiensis is a white or yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis mentaweiensis is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Liparis mentaweiensis

Liparis mentaweiensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Liparis mentaweiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis mentaweiensis?

Liparis mentaweiensis

What type of plant is Liparis mentaweiensis?

Orchid

Where is Liparis mentaweiensis found?

Mountains of Sumatra, Indonesia

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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