Hosta minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
663899
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 31: 251 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663231
Common Names
- Minor Hosta
- Hosta Minor
- Minor Plantain Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Funkia ovata minor Baker [unknown]
- Hosta minor alba Nakai [unknown]
- Hosta minor alba (Nakai) F.Maek. [unknown]
Description
Hosta minor (also called Small Hosta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist woodlands and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hosta minor is an herbaceous perennial that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hosta minor is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosta minor is a clump-forming perennial that is best grown in partial to full shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring, or from division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hosta minor
Hosta minor is native to Japan.
Hosta minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosta minor?
Hosta minor
What is the common name of Hosta minor?
Small Hosta
What is the native habitat of Hosta minor?
Woodlands in Japan
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278452: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.