Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nyikana
ID:
229045

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Will.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 142: 151 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228375

Common Names

  • Nyikana Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Nyikana

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Description

Liparis nyikana (also called Nyika Twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in Africa. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, nodding, yellow-green flower. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, thickets, and woods.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis nyikana 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 nyikana is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis nyikana can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Liparis nyikana

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

Liparis nyikana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis nyikana?

Liparis nyikana

What type of plant is Liparis nyikana?

Orchid

Where is Liparis nyikana 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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