Status:
valid
Authors:
T.C.Hsu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 58: 1 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338598
Common Names
- Liparis reckoniana
- Reckoniana Liparis
- Reckoniana Liparis
Description
Liparis reckoniana (also called Reckoniana Liparis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It has a single, erect, fleshy leaf and a single, erect inflorescence with up to 10 flowers. The flowers are yellowish-green with purple veins and have a pleasant scent. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 900-1200m.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis reckoniana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liparis reckoniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis reckoniana is an orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-draining potting medium.
Where to Find Liparis reckoniana
Liparis reckoniana can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Liparis reckoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis reckoniana?
Liparis reckoniana
What is the natural habitat of Liparis reckoniana?
It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
What are the flowering times of Liparis reckoniana?
It typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.