Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
216669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) T.P.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Native Orchids Taiwan 2: 206 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215998

Common Names

  • Hylophila nipponica
  • Nipponica Ant Plant
  • Japanese Ant Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dicerostylis nipponica Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Hylophila nipponica (Fukuy.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Hylophila nipponica (Fukuy.) T.S.Liu & H.J.Su [unknown]

Description

Hylophila nipponica (also called the Japanese hylophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylophila nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylophila nipponica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylophila nipponica is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Hylophila nipponica

Hylophila nipponica can be found in tropical rainforests in Japan.

Hylophila nipponica FAQ

What is the common name of Hylophila nipponica?

Nippon Fern

What type of soil does Hylophila nipponica prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Hylophila nipponica need?

Bright, indirect light

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-101136: Based on the initial data import
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.