Hosta alismifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alismifolia
ID:
663396
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Maek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 59: 157 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662728
Common Names
- Hosta Alismifolia
- Water Plantain Lily
- Alismifolia Hosta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosta alismifolia (also called Alismifolia Hosta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady soils. It is found in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hosta alismifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for ground cover and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hosta alismifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosta alismifolia is a perennial plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Hosta alismifolia
Hosta alismifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Hosta alismifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosta alismifolia?
Hosta alismifolia
What type of soil does Hosta alismifolia prefer?
Hosta alismifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Hosta alismifolia?
Hosta alismifolia typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm.
Species in the Hosta genus
Hosta albofarinosa, Hosta alismifolia, Hosta capitata, Hosta clausa, Hosta hypoleuca, Hosta jonesii, Hosta kikutii, Hosta kiyosumiensis, Hosta longipes, Hosta longissima, Hosta minor, Hosta plantaginea, Hosta pulchella, Hosta pycnophylla, Hosta shikokiana, Hosta sieboldii, Hosta sieboldiana, Hosta tardiva, Hosta tsushimensis, Hosta ventricosa, Hosta venusta, Hosta yingeri,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904372-1: Based on the initial data import