Hosta tardiva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tardiva
ID:
664354
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 513 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663686
Common Names
- Hosta tardiva
- Tardiva Hosta
- Tardiva Hosta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hosta cathayana F.Maek. [unknown]
- Hosta takahashii Araki [unknown]
Description
Hosta tardiva (also called Late 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 tardiva is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hosta tardiva flowers are small, white, and bell-shaped, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosta tardiva can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hosta tardiva
Hosta tardiva is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the northern and central parts of the country. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world.
Hosta tardiva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosta tardiva?
Hosta tardiva
What type of plant is Hosta tardiva?
It is a perennial flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Hosta tardiva?
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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:536642-1: Based on the initial data import