Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
inagakii
ID:
914178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yagame, Katsuy. & T.Yukawa

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 59: 219 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913513



Common Names

  • Inagaki's Neottia
  • Inagaki's Bird's-nest Orchid
  • Inagaki's Twayblade


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Description

Neottia inagakii (also called Inagaki's Neottia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white or yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia inagakii is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia inagakii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia inagakii is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water the plant regularly, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Neottia inagakii

Neottia inagakii can be found in Japan.

Species in the Neottia genus

Neottia acuminata, Neottia alternifolia, Neottia auriculata, Neottia bambusetorum, Neottia banksiana, Neottia biflora, Neottia borealis, Neottia brevicaulis, Neottia brevilabris, Neottia camtschatea, Neottia convallarioides, Neottia cordata, Neottia deltoidea, Neottia dentata, Neottia divaricata, Neottia flabellata, Neottia gaudissartii, Neottia inayatii, Neottia japonica, Neottia karoana, Neottia kiusiana, Neottia listeroides, Neottia longicaulis, Neottia mackinnonii, Neottia makinoana, Neottia megalochila, Neottia microglottis, Neottia morrisonicola, Neottia mucronata, Neottia nanchuanica, Neottia nandadeviensis, Neottia nankomontana, Neottia nepalensis, Neottia nidus-avis, Neottia nipponica, Neottia oblata, Neottia ovata, Neottia pantlingii, Neottia papilligera, Neottia pinetorum, Neottia pseudonipponica, Neottia puberula, Neottia smallii, Neottia smithiana, Neottia smithii, Neottia taizanensis, Neottia tenii, Neottia tenuis, Neottia unguiculata, Neottia ussuriensis,

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-458512: Based on the initial data import
Tomohisa Yukawa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yukawa' in the authors string.
Teruo Katsuyama: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katsuy.' in the authors string.
Takahiro Yagame: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yagame' in the authors string.