Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
somai
ID:
229207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 4: 33 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228537

Common Names

  • Somai's Liparis
  • Somai's Bog Orchid
  • Somai's Twayblade

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Synonyms

  • Liparis sikkimensis Lucksom & Sarv.Kumar [unknown]

Description

Liparis somai (also called the Somai 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 somai is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Liparis somai has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis somai are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis somai are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis somai 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 somai

Liparis somai is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Liparis somai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis somai?

Liparis somai

What is the common name of Liparis somai?

Liparis somai

Where is Liparis somai 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-113195: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.