Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kubiyuense
ID:
1324655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik & Baranow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 299: 1522 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337109

Common Names

  • Epistephium kubiyuense
  • Kubiyu Epistephium
  • Kubiyu Orchid

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Description

Epistephium kubiyuense (also called Kubiyu Epistephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Japan, and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Epistephium kubiyuense is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epistephium kubiyuense has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epistephium kubiyuense is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epistephium kubiyuense

Epistephium kubiyuense is native to Colombia.

Epistephium kubiyuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epistephium kubiyuense?

Epistephium kubiyuense

What is the common name of Epistephium kubiyuense?

Kubiyu Orchid

Where is Epistephium kubiyuense native to?

Japan

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.