Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wuana
ID:
975478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 69 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974816



Common Names

  • Goodyera Wuana
  • Wuana Rein Orchid
  • Wuana Goodyera


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Description

Goodyera wuana (also called Wuana Rattlesnake Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a terrestrial plant with short stems and broad, oval leaves. It has white flowers with a yellow center and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera wuana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in rock gardens and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodyera wuana has white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed capsule. The seedlings are small, round and green. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera wuana is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It should be grown in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year.

Where to Find Goodyera wuana

Goodyera wuana is native to Japan and can be found in temperate forests.

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-91959: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.