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Liparis cespitosa

Also known as: Cestichis cespitosa (Lam.) Ames +18 more
  • Cestichis cespitosa (Lam.) Ames
  • Epidendrum cespitosum Lam.
  • Leptorchis obscura (Hook.f.) Kuntze
  • Leptorchis revoluta (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis cespitosa (Lam.) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis minima (Blume) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis obscura (Hook.f.) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis prainii (Hook.f.) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis pusilla (Ridl.) Kuntze
  • Leptorkis revoluta (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze
  • Liparis angustifolia (Blume) Lindl.
  • Liparis cespitosa var. breviscapa (Kerr) Seidenf. & Smitinand
  • Liparis cespitosa var. cleistogama Schltr.
  • Liparis comosa Ridl.
  • Liparis minima (Blume) Lindl.
  • Liparis minima var. neoguineensis Schltr.
  • Liparis neoguineensis (Schltr.) Schltr.
  • Liparis obscura Hook.f.
  • Liparis poilanei Gagnep.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.

Liparis cespitosa is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Liparis genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, Comoros, East Himalaya, Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Tubuai Is., Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Himalaya

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