Genus Liparis section Genyglossum

Genus Liparis section Genyglossum

Genus Liparis section Genyglossum Type species: Liparis truncicola Schltr.

Leaves more or less leathery, duplicate, articulated with the pseudobulb, leaving a clean scar when shed. Inflorescence terminal; floral bracts not distichous, usually not closely spaced. Flowers several to many opening at the same time, gradually more opening. Lip 3-lobed near the base.

IN PREPARATION


Liparis sect. Genychilus should probably be merged with Liparis sect. Genyglossum.


Genus Liparis section Genyglossum in New Guinea contains 1 species and 1 variety:

Liparis truncicola
Liparis truncicola var. oblanceolata


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Genus Liparis section Genyglossum

Liparis aff. truncicola Schltr., flower, front view, photo E.F. de Vogel, Leiden cult. 20030223