Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
furcata
ID:
228822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 226 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228152

Common Names

  • Liparis furcata
  • Forked Liparis
  • Forked Bog Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Malaxis furcata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Microstylis furcata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Liparis furcata (also called Forked Liparis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, and it grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis furcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis furcata is a small, white or yellowish-green, tubular flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis furcata is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Liparis furcata

Liparis furcata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Liparis furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis furcata?

Liparis furcata

What is the common name of Liparis furcata?

Forked Liparis

What is the natural habitat of Liparis furcata?

Moist forests and bogs in North 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,

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