Liparis hostifolia

Orchid discovered 79 years later. Endangered species plant

Flower name
Liparis hostifolia
Scientific name
Liparis hostifolia
AliasLiparis hostifolia, 島雲切草
Place of originEndemic to Ogasawara Islands
Place of floweringSubtropical region, Specific area
Flowering seasonNovember

What is Liparis hostifolia

Liparis hostifolia , scientific name:Liparis hostifolia , is an endemic to Ogasawara Islands, and is a chang perennial grass and ground orchid of the department Orchidaceae , of genus Liparis. It is 20-30cm tall. The color of a flower is a green base, and purple lines are in the labial palp. To a conic flower, a flower diameter is approximately 1cm.It is a rare orchid discovered in 1979,.In the extinctions by the Ministry of the environment or endangered species, endangered (CR) (Environment Ministry of IUCN Red list) to the specified.

General name Liparis hostifolia , scientific name:Liparis hostifolia, height 20-30 cm, lip valve colour: pale purple to pale green, flower diameter: 1 cm, rose: round, Flowers: panicles, flowering period: July