Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1872: 1003 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228515
Common Names
- Saunders' Liparis
- Saunders' Bog Orchid
- Saunders' Twayblade
Synonyms
- Leptorkis saundersiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Leptorchis sandersiana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Liparis saundersiana (also called the Saunders' Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in North America and parts of Europe. It has a single, slender stem with two to four leaves and a single, small, white flower. The flowers are usually found in wet, boggy areas, such as marshes and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis saundersiana 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
Liparis saundersiana has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis saundersiana is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Liparis saundersiana
Liparis saundersiana is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Liparis saundersiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis saundersiana?
Liparis saundersiana
What is the common name of Liparis saundersiana?
Liparis saundersiana
Where is Liparis saundersiana native to?
Asia
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,