Liparis fujisanensis




Family Orchidaceae
Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Malaxideae
Scientific name Liparis fujisanensis F. Maekawa ex F. Konta & S. Matsumoto
Synonyms none
Common name (Japanese common name) fugaku suzumushi-sou (フガクスズムシソウ, 富嶽鈴虫草 [meaning: great Mt. Fuji suzumushi weed (suzumushi = Meloimorpha japonica)])
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Honshu (Mt. Fuji, Ohdaigahara highland)
(Other nations) none
Habitat Trunks of old Fagus crenata trees
Chromosomal number 2n=30
Description Leaves 2-8cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide. Scapes 3-10cm tall. Flowers dark brown perianths ca. 6-8mm long, flowering in May to June. Ephiphyte. Perennial plants.
Reference Liparis fujisanensis Maek.
Liparis fujisanensis F.Maek. ex Konta & S.Matsumoto 1997
Taxonomical Notes of Liparis fujisanensis (Orchidaceae)
Note Rare species. Endemic to Japan.
Liparis fujisanensis has been deemed to be a natural hybrid between Liparis makinoana and Liparis kumokiri.



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