Goodyera hachijoensis

Goodyera hachijoensis var. matsumurana

Japanese Name: カゴメラン
Chinese Name: 銀線蓮、假金線蓮
English Name: Goodyera hachijoensis
Origin: Izu Islands, Yakushima, Tokara Islands, Okinawa Islands, Amami Oshima, Yaeyama Islands, Taiwan

Goodyera hachijoensis has also been recorded from Okinawajima, but the number of individuals is very low, making it an extremely rare plant. Due to frequent illegal collection, strong conservation efforts are needed to protect this species.

Reference for distribution:
https://www.kahaku.go.jp/research/activities/project/hotspot_japan/ryukyus/db/S217.html

21 Nov, 2022, Ishigaki
21 Nov, 2022, Ishigaki