Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hachijoensis
ID:
975339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yatabe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 5: 1 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974677



Common Names

  • Goodyera hachijoensis
  • Hachijoensis Goodyera
  • Hachijoensis Rattlesnake Plantain


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Description

Goodyera hachijoensis (also called Hachijo Goodyera, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is a perennial herb with heart-shaped, dark green leaves with silver veins. It grows in moist, shady woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera hachijoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodyera hachijoensis has small, white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera hachijoensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Japan. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Goodyera hachijoensis

Goodyera hachijoensis is native to Japan.

Species in the Goodyera genus

Goodyera condensata, Goodyera sechellarum, Goodyera stelidifera, Goodyera rosulacea, Goodyera sumbawana, Goodyera fimbrilabia, Goodyera goudotii, Goodyera myanmarica, Goodyera polyphylla, Goodyera purpusii, Goodyera rosea, Goodyera zacuapanensis, Goodyera rhombodoides, Goodyera afzelii, Goodyera alveolata, Goodyera amoena, Goodyera angustifolia, Goodyera beccarii, Goodyera bifida, Goodyera biflora, Goodyera boninensis, Goodyera brachystegia, Goodyera bracteata, Goodyera bradeorum, Goodyera clausa, Goodyera colorata, Goodyera crocodiliceps, Goodyera daibuzanensis, Goodyera denticulata, Goodyera dolabripetala, Goodyera elmeri, Goodyera erosa, Goodyera erythrodoides, Goodyera flaccida, Goodyera foliosa, Goodyera fumata, Goodyera fusca, Goodyera gemmata, Goodyera gibbsiae, Goodyera hachijoensis, Goodyera hemsleyana, Goodyera henryi, Goodyera hispaniolae, Goodyera hispida, Goodyera humicola, Goodyera inmeghema, Goodyera kwangtungensis, Goodyera lamprotaenia, Goodyera lanceolata, Goodyera luzonensis,

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-91830: Based on the initial data import
Ryōkichi Yatabe (1851-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yatabe' in the authors string.