Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Stewart & Schelpe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 50: 552 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228482
Common Names
- Liparis remota
- Remote Liparis
- Remote Bog Orchid
Description
Liparis remota (also called 'Remote Liparis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and a single, yellow flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis remota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Liparis remota has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis remota are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis remota are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis remota 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 remota
Liparis remota is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Liparis remota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis remota?
Liparis remota
What type of plant is Liparis remota?
Orchid
Where does Liparis remota grow?
North 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,