Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 18: 69 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335104
Common Names
- Yoania Japonica
- Japonica Orchid
- Yoania Orchid
Synonyms
- Yoania japonica squamipes Fukuy. [unknown]
- Yoania squamipes (Fuk.) Masam. [unknown]
- Yoania japonica lutea Suetsugu & Yagame [unknown]
Description
Yoania japonica (also called Japanese Yoania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Japan, and it grows in wet, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Yoania japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Yoania japonica has white to pale pink flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. Seedlings: The seedlings of Yoania japonica are small and have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yoania japonica is a tropical plant native to Japan. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.
Where to Find Yoania japonica
Yoania japonica can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.
Yoania japonica FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Yoania japonica?
Yoania japonica is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Yoania japonica?
The flowers of Yoania japonica are yellow.
What is the size of Yoania japonica?
Yoania japonica is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.
Species in the Yoania genus
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,