Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
229052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 26. 1830 [Apr 1830]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228382

Common Names

  • Odorata Orchid
  • Liparis Orchid
  • Liparis Odorata

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Synonyms

  • Leptorkis odorata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leptorkis parishii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liparis guamensis Ames [unknown]
  • Liparis longiscapa (Rolfe & Downie) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Liparis odorata longiscapa Rolfe & Downie [unknown]
  • Liparis paradoxa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis paradoxa parishii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis parishii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Liparis simeonis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis teniana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Liparis tenii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Liparis tonkinensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Malaxis lancifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Malaxis odorata Willd. [unknown]
  • Empusa paradoxa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Leptorchis parishii (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Liparis odorata (also called 'Fragrant twister orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower with a white lip. It grows in moist, shady places in deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Liparis odorata is an orchid species native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liparis odorata is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis odorata can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Liparis odorata

Liparis odorata is native to the mountains of China.

Liparis odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liparis odorata?

Liparis odorata

What type of plant is Liparis odorata?

Orchid

Where is Liparis odorata found?

Japan, Korea, and China

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-113055: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.