Ophiorrhiza kuroiwai




Family Rubiaceae
Scientific name Ophiorrhiza kuroiwai Makino
Synonyms Ophiorrhiza kuroiwae Makino var. yaeyamensis (Ohwi) E. Walker; Ophiorrhiza kotoensis Hatusima; Ophiorrhiza liukiuensis Hayata; Ophiorrhiza parviflora Hayata
Common name (Japanese common name) ryukyu inamori [Okinawa inamori-sou (inamori-sou = Pseudopyxis depressa Miquel)]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Okinawa
(Other nations) China, Taiwan
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Plants 30-100cm tall. Leaves 6-13cm long. Flowers white ca. 4mm. Shrub.
Reference Ophiorrhiza kuroiwai Makino
Note Rare species.



July 2008
at Ishigaki Island
July 2008
at Ishigaki Island
July 2008
at Ishigaki Island