Goodyera

Finding

SITF confirms this plant as Goodyera pusilla (Jul 2026). This plant, using the key of the Goodyera of China in the"eflora of China", keys to G. yanghmeishanen, which Kew/POWO considers to be a synonym of G. pusilla. The leaves of this species seem to be unique among the Goodyeras. This plant's foliage and form are a very close match to the species as shown on the IOSPE and the orchidroots.com. The flowers are fairly nondescript, but match that of the species.

Overall Length Of Growth Cane: 16.5cm

Number Of Leaves Per Growth Or Cane: 2 to 3 primary leaves; 7 total

Leaf Length: 5.0cm

Leaf Width: 2.0cm

Leaf Margin: entire

Leaf Shape: lanceolate

Leaf Petiole Length: sheathing

Pseudobulb Length: 12.2cm

Pseudobulb Width: 0.3cm diameter

Pseudobulb Distance: 1.2cm

Pseudobulb Root Tip: n/a

Inflorescence Overall Length: 5.0cm

Inflorescence Arrangement: raceme, terminal

Inflorescence Dist Base To Bud: n/a

Inflorescence Dist Bet Flowers: 1.0cm

Inflorescence Dist To Sepal: 1.4cm

Floral Bracts Length: 0.2cm

Floral Bracts Width: 0.2cm

Ovary Shape: cylindrical

Ovary Color: green, brown

Ovary Texture: smooth

Flower Natural Spread Length: 0.6cm

Flower Natural Spread Width: 0.4cm

Dorsal Sepal Length: 0.3cm

Dorsal Sepal Width: 0.2cm

Lateral Sepals Length: 0.4cm

Lateral Sepals Width: 0.2cm

Petals Width: 0.1cm

Judging Center: Carolinas Judging Center

Award Number: 20261508

Award Date: February 21, 2026

Awarded As: CBR

Seven flowers and approximately 78 buds on six inflorescences up to 12cm; recognized for rarity in cultivation, interesting flower habit and attractiveness of foliage; flower base yellow transitioning to brown distally and white apically; substance firm; texture waxy.

Leaves; pink reticulated with lichen green central striping that has crystalline texture, marginally velvety dark green

Jeyand Plants, Indonesia

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