Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
975410

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 5: 198 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974748



Common Names

  • Goodyera pubescens
  • Helecho de Perrier
  • Helecho de Perrier


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Description

Goodyera pubescens (also called Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera pubescens 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 pubescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera pubescens 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 pubescens

Goodyera pubescens 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-91896: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.