Ephippianthus schmidtii (orchid species)
A specific orchid species native to Japan and parts of East Asia. The name is a taxonomic designation; in everyday contexts, it is simply referred to as コイチヨウラン.
Ephippianthus schmidtii is a small orchid that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this orchid species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name コイチヨウラン (小一葉蘭) literally means 'small one-leaf orchid,' referring to its single leaf and small size. The exact derivation of the scientific name is uncertain.