Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe ex Downie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 372 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228571
Common Names
- Tenuis Liparis
- Tenuis Bog Orchid
- Tenuis Twayblade
Synonyms
- Platystyliparis tenuis (Rolfe ex Downie) Marg. [unknown]
Description
Liparis tenuis (also called 'Slender 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 tenuis 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 tenuis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis tenuis are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis tenuis are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis tenuis 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 tenuis
Liparis tenuis is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady areas in deciduous forests.
Liparis tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis tenuis?
Liparis tenuis
What is the common name of Liparis tenuis?
Slender Liparis
What type of plant is Liparis tenuis?
Orchid
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,