Status:
valid
Authors:
(Komarov & Nevski) Soó
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Ann. Univ. Sci. Budapest. Rolando Eötvös, Sect. Biol. 11: 58 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250658
Common Names
- Neottia ussuriensis
- Ussurian twayblade
- Ussurian bird's-nest orchid
Synonyms
- Holopogon ussuriensis Kom. & Nevski [unknown]
Description
Neottia ussuriensis (also called Ussuri 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 ussuriensis 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 ussuriensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neottia ussuriensis is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in light shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Neottia ussuriensis
Neottia ussuriensis can be found in the temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Neottia ussuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neottia ussuriensis?
Neottia ussuriensis
What is the common name of Neottia ussuriensis?
Ussurian twayblade
What is the natural habitat of Neottia ussuriensis?
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,