Species information
Scientific name: 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
Ecology and description
Although Goodyera hachijoensis has been recorded on Okinawajima, it is rare and difficult to find. The species faces severe pressure from illegal collection and requires urgent protection.
Reference for distribution locations:
https://www.kahaku.go.jp/research/activities/project/hotspot_japan/ryukyus/db/S217.html
Field photographs taken during our tours, with observation dates
