Tropical Widelip Orchid
Liparis vexillifera
Ángela Patricia Rojas Cortes
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Liparis
- Species:
- Liparis vexillifera
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow, yellow
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter