Fragrant Liparis
Liparis odorata
Also known as: Liparis guamensis
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Palau, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Smith, J. J.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Liparis
- Species:
- Liparis odorata
- USDA Symbol:
- LIOD
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without specialized fungal symbiont.