Liparis nervosa
Liparis nervosa, commonly known as the Nervous Liparis, is a delicate epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions. Characterized by its intricate, vein-like patterns and small, translucent blooms, this species thrives in humid forest canopies. It is highly valued by botanists for its unique morphology and fascinating ecological niche.
- Scientific name: Liparis nervosa
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, Liparis nervosa is identified by the genus Liparis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Liparis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Liparis nervosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Japanese, it is called コクラン, while in Chinese, it is known as 见血青 (zh-cn) or 见血青 (zh), and in Taiwan, it is referred to as 紅花羊耳蒜 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is identified as الليباريس العصبى (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | コクラン | Wikidata |
| zh | 见血青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅花羊耳蒜 | Wikidata |
| arz | الليباريس العصبى | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 见血青 | Wikidata |
| es | Iebine nervosa | Wikidata |
| es | Malaxis nervosa | Wikidata |
| es | Epidendrum nervosum | Wikidata |
| es | Sturmia nervosa | Wikidata |
| es | Cymbidium nervosum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be documented across several distinct nations, including Benin and Ghana. Additionally, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. The range further extends into the coastal and inland areas of the Ivory Coast. Consequently, its natural habitat is defined by these specific West African territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Liparis nervosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-hydroxy-2-methoxy-phenanthrene-1,4-dione, Adenosine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-hydroxy-2-methoxy-phenanthrene-1,4-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Liparis nervosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include platelet aggregation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| platelet aggregation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |