Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brachyglottis
ID:
228660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Trimen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Syst. Cat. Fl. Pl. Ceylon : 87 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227990

Common Names

  • Short-tongued Liparis
  • Short-tongued Orchid
  • Short-tongued Waxwort

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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis brachyglottis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorchis brachyglottis (Rchb.f. ex Trimen) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis brachyglottis (also called Short-tongued liparis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of India and Nepal. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis brachyglottis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Liparis brachyglottis is small, white and fragrant. Its seed is small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis brachyglottis is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is hardy to USDA hardiness zones 10-12.

Where to Find Liparis brachyglottis

Liparis brachyglottis can be found in the tropical forests of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Liparis brachyglottis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis brachyglottis?

Liparis brachyglottis

What is the family of Liparis brachyglottis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Liparis brachyglottis?

Short-lipped Liparis

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-112696: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.