Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
251213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 117 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250545



Common Names

  • Japonica
  • Japonica Orchid
  • Neottia japonica


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Synonyms

  • Listera japonica Blume [unknown]
  • Listera shaoi S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Listera shikokiana Makino [unknown]
  • Neottia shaoi (S.S.Ying) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Ophrys japonica Makino [unknown]
  • Ophrys shikokiana Makino [unknown]
  • Diphryllum japonicum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Neottia japonica (also called Japanese twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is a small, perennial plant with a single, erect stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neottia japonica is a small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia japonica is a small evergreen shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Neottia japonica

Neottia japonica is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Neottia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia japonica?

Neottia japonica

What is the common name of Neottia japonica?

Japanese twayblade

What is the natural habitat of Neottia japonica?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-134222: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.