Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
280175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 228 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279507



Common Names

  • Pogonia japonica
  • Japanese Pogonia
  • Kobushi-Usuzumi


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Synonyms

  • Pogonia japonica lineariperiantha Satomi & T.Ohsawa [unknown]
  • Pogonia kungii Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Pogonia parvula Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pogonia similis Blume [unknown]
  • Pogonia ophioglossoides japonica (Rchb.f.) Finet [unknown]

Description

Pogonia japonica (also called 'Japanese Pogonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to Japan and Korea, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonia japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonia japonica is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonia japonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pogonia japonica

Pogonia japonica is native to Japan.

Pogonia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonia japonica?

Pogonia japonica

What type of plant is Pogonia japonica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogonia japonica?

Grasslands and chaparral

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,

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