Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
251258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 118 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250590



Common Names

  • Neottia nipponica
  • Nipponica Neottia
  • Neottia


Searching for Neottia nipponica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Listera brevidens Nevski & Nevski [unknown]
  • Listera cordata nipponica (Makino) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Listera nipponica Makino [unknown]
  • Listera smallii nipponica (Makino) T.Hashim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys nipponica Makino [unknown]

Description

Neottia nipponica (also called Japanese twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia nipponica has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia nipponica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

Searching for Neottia nipponica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia nipponica is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Japan and Korea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Neottia nipponica

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

Neottia nipponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia nipponica?

Neottia nipponica

What is the common name of Neottia nipponica?

Nippon Coral-Root

What is the family of Neottia nipponica?

Orchidaceae

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-134263: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.