Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
1333046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suetsugu, Tsukaya & H.Ohashi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 91: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345500

Common Names

  • Sciaphila yakushimensis
  • Yakushimensis Sciaphila
  • Yakushimensis Orchid

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Description

Sciaphila yakushimensis (also called Yakushima sciaphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Japan. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in shady, moist areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciaphila yakushimensis has white flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila yakushimensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sciaphila yakushimensis

Sciaphila yakushimensis can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Sciaphila yakushimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila yakushimensis?

Sciaphila yakushimensis

What is the common name of Sciaphila yakushimensis?

Yakushima Sciaphila

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila yakushimensis?

Sciaphila yakushimensis is found in the temperate regions of East Asia.

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.
Kenji Suetsugu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suetsugu' in the authors string.