Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pterosepala
ID:
918687

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.S.Lee, C.S.Lee & K.S.Lee

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Pl. Biol. 53(3): 196 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918022

Common Names

  • Liparis Pterosepala
  • Pterosepala Liparis
  • Winged Liparis

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Description

Liparis pterosepala (also called Pterosepal Liparis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 0.5 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis pterosepala is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liparis pterosepala has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis pterosepala is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Liparis pterosepala

Liparis pterosepala can be found in the tropical forests of India.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463404: Based on the initial data import
Chang Shook Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Lee' in the authors string.
Kyung Seo Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Lee' in the authors string.
Nam Sook Lee (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Lee' in the authors string.