Hosta sieboldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sieboldii
ID:
664116
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paxton) J.W.Ingram
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Baileya 15: 29 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663448
Common Names
- Sieboldii Hosta
- Sieboldii Viper's Bugloss
- Sieboldii Blue Bedder
Searching for Hosta sieboldii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosta sieboldii (also called Siebold's Hosta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hosta sieboldii 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 sieboldii has white flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Hosta sieboldii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosta sieboldii 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 sieboldii
Hosta sieboldii is native to Japan and can be found in moist, deciduous forests.
Hosta sieboldii FAQ
What is the common name of Hosta sieboldii?
Siebold's Hosta
What is the growth habit of Hosta sieboldii?
It is a clump-forming perennial with an upright habit
What is the native range of Hosta sieboldii?
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-278476: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
John William Ingram (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Ingram' in the authors string.