Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Rchb.f.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1868
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 180 (1868)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949223
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ephippianthus sachalinensis
 - Sachalinensis Ephippianthus
 - Sachalinensis Ephippianthus Plant
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ephippianthus sachalinensis (also called Ephippianthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Asia. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, tropical environments. It is native to Japan, Korea, and Russia.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ephippianthus sachalinensis is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate shade. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can help to reduce erosion.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow centres. Seeds: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ephippianthus sachalinensis is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are simple and alternate, and the flowers are small and yellow. The fruit is a capsule containing three seeds. It is propagated by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ephippianthus sachalinensis
                        
                            Ephippianthus sachalinensis is native to Japan and Russia.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        Species in the Ephippianthus 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,