Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kuroshimensis
ID:
1334681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suetsugu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 278: 248 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347135



Common Names

  • Kuroshimensis Gastrodia
  • Gastrodia of Kuroshimensis
  • Kuroshimensis Plant


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Description

Gastrodia kuroshimensis (also called Kuroshima's Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with white flowers. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia kuroshimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrodia kuroshimensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia kuroshimensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Japan. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Gastrodia kuroshimensis

Gastrodia kuroshimensis is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

Gastrodia kuroshimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia kuroshimensis?

Gastrodia kuroshimensis

What type of plant is Gastrodia kuroshimensis?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia kuroshimensis?

Japan

Species in the Gastrodia genus

Gastrodia fimbriata, Gastrodia major, Gastrodia punctata, Gastrodia similis, Gastrodia theana, Gastrodia tonkinensis, Gastrodia wuyishanensis, Gastrodia surcula, Gastrodia longitubularis, Gastrodia sabahensis, Gastrodia silentvalleyana, Gastrodia ballii, Gastrodia rwandensis, Gastrodia sui, Gastrodia albida, Gastrodia uraiensis, Gastrodia flexistyla, Gastrodia spatulata, Gastrodia abscondita, Gastrodia africana, Gastrodia angusta, Gastrodia appendiculata, Gastrodia arunachalensis, Gastrodia boninensis, Gastrodia callosa, Gastrodia celebica, Gastrodia confusa, Gastrodia crassisepala, Gastrodia crebriflora, Gastrodia crispa, Gastrodia cunninghamii, Gastrodia dyeriana, Gastrodia elata, Gastrodia entomogama, Gastrodia exilis, Gastrodia falconeri, Gastrodia flavilabella, Gastrodia fontinalis, Gastrodia gracilis, Gastrodia grandilabris, Gastrodia holttumii, Gastrodia lacista, Gastrodia madagascariensis, Gastrodia menghaiensis, Gastrodia minor, Gastrodia mishmensis, Gastrodia nipponica, Gastrodia papuana, Gastrodia peichatieniana, Gastrodia procera,

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

Kenji Suetsugu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suetsugu' in the authors string.