Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Das & S.Chanda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 12: 403 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228575
Common Names
- Tiger Hill Liparis
- Tiger Hill Bog Orchid
- Tiger Hill Twayblade
Description
Liparis tigerhillensis (also called 'Tiger Hill Liparis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and a single, purple-green flower. It grows in wet, boggy areas, and is often found in sphagnum moss.
Uses & Benefits
Liparis tigerhillensis 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 tigerhillensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellowish-green tepals and yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Liparis tigerhillensis are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Liparis tigerhillensis are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparis tigerhillensis 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 tigerhillensis
Liparis tigerhillensis is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady areas in deciduous forests.
Liparis tigerhillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparis tigerhillensis?
Liparis tigerhillensis
What is the common name of Liparis tigerhillensis?
Tiger Hill Liparis
What type of plant is Liparis tigerhillensis?
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,