Hosta pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
664010
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Fujita
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 27: 89 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663342
Common Names
- Pulchella Hosta
- Hosta Pulchella
- Pulchella Plantain Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosta pulchella (also called Fragrant 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 with a fragrant scent. It is found in moist, shady soils in woodlands and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Hosta pulchella is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to suppress weeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hosta pulchella 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosta pulchella 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 pulchella
Hosta pulchella can be found in Japan and Korea.
Hosta pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosta pulchella?
Hosta pulchella
What is the common name of Hosta pulchella?
Pulchella Hosta
What is the natural habitat of Hosta pulchella?
It is native to Japan, Korea, and China
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-278466: Based on the initial data import
Noboru Fujita (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Fujita' in the authors string.