Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
948703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Maekawa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 11: 299 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948041



Common Names

  • Eleorchis japonica
  • Japonica Eleorchis
  • Japonica Eleorchise


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Description

Eleorchis japonica (also called 'Japanese Marsh Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist meadows and marshes. It is a perennial herb with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleorchis japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleorchis japonica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleorchis japonica is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eleorchis japonica

Eleorchis japonica is native to Japan.

Species in the Eleorchis genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66403: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.