Status:
valid
Authors:
Tuyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 54: 271 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228399
Common Names
- Liparis palawensis
- Palawensis Liparis
- Palawensis Bog Orchid
Description
Liparis palawensis (also called 'Palawan twister orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Philippines. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower with a white lip. It grows in moist, shady places in deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis palawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparis palawensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis palawensis 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 palawensis
Liparis palawensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Southeast Asia.
Liparis palawensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis palawensis?
Liparis palawensis
What type of plant is Liparis palawensis?
Orchid
Where is Liparis palawensis found?
Philippines
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,