Liparis reflexa (R.Br.) Lindl.

Frost-hardy terrestrial or lithophytic orchid with fleshy dark green or yellowish green pseudobulbs, leaves up to 30cm long, and terminal racemes of yellowish-green, occasionally reddish-purple flowers with an unpleasant odour of which the common names are suggestive.  Flowers in the autumn.  [Jones, FNSW, Beadle]. 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No data on its introduction to European gardens.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [O.10/1850].  Probably locally obtained.

Notes

Published Jan 24, 2010 - 03:45 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 01:12 PM

More details about Liparis reflexa (R.Br.) Lindl.
Family Orchidaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern Australia
Synonyms
  • Cestichis reflexa (R.Br.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
  • Cymbidium reflexum R.Br.
  • Sturmia reflexa (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Common Name

Tom cats, Onion orchid, Dog orchid
Name in the Camden Park Record

Cymbidium reflexum 
Confidence level high