Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sieboldiana
ID:
664292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 2(5): 40 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663624



Common Names

  • Hosta sieboldiana
  • Siebold's Hosta
  • Siebold Hosta


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea sieboldiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hosta cucullata gigantea Koidz. [unknown]
  • Niobe sieboldiana (Hook.) Nash [unknown]
  • Saussurea sieboldiana (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Funkia cucullata Witte [unknown]
  • Funkia sieboldiana Hook. [unknown]
  • Funkia sinensis Witte [unknown]
  • Funkia umbellata auct. [deprecated]
  • Hosta fortunei gigantea L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana gigantea (L.H.Bailey) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana hypophylla F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana fortunei (Regel) Witte [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei marginatoalba L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Funkia sieboldiana marginata Miq. [unknown]
  • Funkia sieboldiana condensata Miq. [unknown]
  • Funkia sieboldiana bracteata Miq. [unknown]
  • Funkia sieboldii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana glauca (Siebold ex Miq.) Makino [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana elegans Hyl. [unknown]
  • Funkia glauca cucullata (Witte) Miq. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei stenantha Hyl. [unknown]
  • Funkia ovata albopicta Miq. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei albopicta (Miq.) Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei viridis Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei aurea (L.H.Bailey) Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta lancifolia aurea (L.H.Bailey) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Hosta japonica aurea (L.H.Bailey) auct. [deprecated]
  • Hosta fortunei rugosa Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei marginata Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta lancifolia aureomarginata H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei hyacinthina Hyl. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana amplissima F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta fortunei robusta L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana mira F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana fortunei Regel [unknown]
  • Hosta tokudama flavocircinalis F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta tokudama aureonebulosa F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Hosta tokudama mediopicta Kaneko [unknown]
  • Hosta tokudama flavoplanata F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Funkia latifolia sinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Funkia ovata latifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Hosta caerulea latifolia (Regel) Voss [unknown]
  • Hosta fluctuans parvifolia F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Funkia ovata marginata (Miq.) Baker [unknown]
  • Funkia ovata albomarginata Regel [unknown]
  • Hosta caerulea albomarginata (Regel) Voss [unknown]
  • Hosta latifolia albomarginata (Regel) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Hosta latifolia aureomaculata H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Hosta aoki L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hosta aurea L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hosta sieboldiana aureomarginata Makino [unknown]

Description

Hosta sieboldiana (also called Siebold's Hosta, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with long, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hosta sieboldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hosta sieboldiana var. glabra N.Fujita
Hosta sieboldiana var. montana (F.Maek.) Zonn.
Hosta sieboldiana var. sieboldiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hosta sieboldiana is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosta sieboldiana can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Division can be done in spring.

Where to Find Hosta sieboldiana

Hosta sieboldiana is native to Japan and can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Hosta sieboldiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hosta sieboldiana?

Hosta sieboldiana is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in scrub and grassland.

What type of soil does Hosta sieboldiana prefer?

Hosta sieboldiana prefers well-drained, fertile soils.

How often should Hosta sieboldiana be watered?

Hosta sieboldiana should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.

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-278494: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.