Hosta pycnophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnophylla
ID:
664021
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Maek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 80 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663353
Common Names
- Pycnophylla Hosta
- Hosta Pycnophylla
- Pycnophylla Plantain Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosta pycnophylla (also called Dwarf 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 pycnophylla 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 pycnophylla 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 pycnophylla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hosta pycnophylla
Hosta pycnophylla can be found in Japan.
Hosta pycnophylla FAQ
What is the common name of Hosta pycnophylla?
Pycnophylla Hosta
What is the growth habit of Hosta pycnophylla?
It is a clump-forming perennial with an upright habit
What is the native range of Hosta pycnophylla?
It is native to 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-278467: Based on the initial data import
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.