Metanarthecium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants native to eastern Asia. Its only known species is Metanarthecium luteoviride, known from Japan, Korea, and the Kuril Islands.Two varieties are recognized:Metanarthecium luteoviride var. luteoviride - Japan, Korea, and the Kuril IslandsMetanarthecium luteoviride var. nutans Masam. - Yakushima↑ ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑