Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 210 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228429
Common Names
- Liparis philippinensis
- Philippine Liparis
- Philippine Bog Orchid
Synonyms
- Disticholiparis philippinensis (Ames) Marg. & Szlach. [unknown]
- Cestichis philippinensis Ames [unknown]
- Stichorkis philippinensis (Ames) Cootes [invalid]
Description
Liparis philippinensis (also called 'Philippine 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 philippinensis 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 philippinensis 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 philippinensis is a tropical orchid that is easy to propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Liparis philippinensis
Liparis philippinensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Southeast Asia.
Liparis philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis philippinensis?
Liparis philippinensis
What is the common name of Liparis philippinensis?
Philippine Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Liparis philippinensis?
Moist, shady forests
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,