also: なごらん
Phalaenopsis japonica; Nagoran orchid
A species of epiphytic orchid native to Japan, often found in warm temperate forests. The name is usually written in katakana.
The Nagoran is an epiphytic orchid native to warm regions of Japan.
A rare Nagoran orchid is on display in this greenhouse.
Hiragana variant, less common than katakana but still encountered.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly seen in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
The name ナゴラン likely derives from 名護 (Nago, a place name in Okinawa) combined with 蘭 (ran, 'orchid'), referring to the region where the species was first described or is commonly found. The exact origin is uncertain.