Orchidaceae · Liparis

Liparis wightiana

Herb
Habit
Herb
Native to
Sri Lanka
Flowering
August-September

Plant Details

Scientific name
Liparis wightiana
Genus
Liparis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Native to
Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
August-September
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Liparis wightiana

Liparis wightiana is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It is native to Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-September.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Liparis wightiana belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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