Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
975401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 32: 623 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974739



Common Names

  • Goodyera pendula
  • Pendula Orchid
  • Goodyera Orchid


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Description

Goodyera pendula (also called Drooping Goodyera, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to East Asia. It is a low-growing plant with pendulous leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodyera pendula has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Goodyera pendula

Goodyera pendula is native to China and 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-91887: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.