Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
663837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Matsum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
List Pl. Nikko : 21 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663169



Common Names

  • Hosta Longipes
  • Long-Stemmed Hosta
  • Long-Stemmed Plantain Lily


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Synonyms

  • Hosta longipes vulgata W.G.Schmid & G.S.Daniels [unknown]
  • Hosta sparsa Nakai [unknown]
  • Hosta tardiflora (W.Irving) Stearn [unknown]
  • Hosta tortifrons F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Funkia longipes Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Funkia tardiflora W.Irving [unknown]
  • Hosta longipes alba Nakai [unknown]
  • Hosta longipes alba (Nakai) T.Lee [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana longipes (Franch. & Sav.) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Hosta longipes hypoglauca F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta longipes lancea Honda [unknown]
  • Hosta longipes viridipes F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta leptophylla F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Niobe japonica tardiflora (W.Irving) Nash [unknown]
  • Hosta lancifolia tardiflora (W.Irving) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hosta japonica tardiflora (W.Irving) L.H.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Hosta longipes (also called Long-Stemmed Hosta, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Japan. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It can be found in moist, shady areas and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Hosta longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hosta longipes var. caduca N.Fujita
Hosta longipes var. gracillima (F.Maek.) N.Fujita
Hosta longipes var. latifolia F.Maek.
Hosta longipes var. aequinoctiiantha (Koidz. ex Araki) Kitam.
Hosta longipes var. longipes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosta longipes has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosta longipes is a perennial plant that can be propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil or a rooting medium.

Where to Find Hosta longipes

Hosta longipes is native to Japan.

Hosta longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hosta longipes?

Hosta longipes

What is the common name of Hosta longipes?

Long-stalked Hosta

What is the native habitat of Hosta longipes?

Woodlands in Japan

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278445: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.