Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 12: 149 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228567
Common Names
- Tenella Liparis
- Tenella Bog Orchid
- Tenella Twayblade
Synonyms
- Liparis tenuis J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
Description
Liparis tenella (also called 'Delicate 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 green flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Liparis tenella has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis tenella are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis tenella are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis tenella is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Liparis tenella
Liparis tenella is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady areas in deciduous forests.
Liparis tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis tenella?
Liparis tenella
What is the common name of Liparis tenella?
Tiny Liparis
What is the natural habitat of Liparis tenella?
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,