Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 119 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228466
Common Names
- Liparis puncticulata
- Spotted Liparis
- Spotted Bog Orchid
Synonyms
- Leptorkis puncticulata Kuntze [unknown]
- Leptorchis puncticulata (Ridl.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Liparis puncticulata (also called 'Dotted Liparis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to North America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and a single, pale pink flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis puncticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparis puncticulata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis puncticulata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a variety of soil types, from sandy to loamy. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Liparis puncticulata
Liparis puncticulata is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It can be found in moist, shady areas in deciduous forests.
Liparis puncticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis puncticulata?
Liparis puncticulata
What is the common name of Liparis puncticulata?
Punctate Liparis
What is the natural habitat of Liparis puncticulata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,