Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
plantaginea
ID:
663988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Asch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 21: 53 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663320



Common Names

  • Plantaginea Hosta
  • Hosta Plantaginea
  • Plantaginea Plantain Lily


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea japonica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Hemerocallis alba Andrews [unknown]
  • Hemerocallis cordata Cav. [illegitimate]
  • Hemerocallis japonica Thunb. [unknown]
  • Hemerocallis plantaginea Lam. [unknown]
  • Hosta japonica Tratt. [unknown]
  • Niobe plantaginea (Lam.) Nash [unknown]
  • Niobe cordifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Saussurea plantaginea (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea japonica (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Funkia alba (Andrews) Sweet [unknown]
  • Funkia cordata Siebold ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Funkia grandiflora Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Funkia japonica (Thunb.) Druce [unknown]
  • Funkia legendrei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Funkia subcordata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hosta plantaginea stenantha F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta plantaginea japonica Kikuchi & F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana bracteata Miq. [unknown]
  • Funkia japonica subcordata (Spreng.) Lilja [unknown]
  • Hosta plantaginea grandiflora (Siebold & Zucc.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Hosta plantaginea aphrodite F.Maek. [unknown]

Description

Hosta plantaginea (also called Plantain Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan and Korea. It typically grows up to 1 foot tall and has white flowers. It is found in moist, shady soils in woodlands and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Hosta plantaginea is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make perfumes and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosta plantaginea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosta plantaginea 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 plantaginea

Hosta plantaginea can be found in Japan and Korea.

Hosta plantaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hosta plantaginea?

Hosta plantaginea

What is the common name of Hosta plantaginea?

Plantain Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hosta plantaginea?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China

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-278464: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.