Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.T.Wang & S.Yun Liang) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 332 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733529
Common Names
- Rohdea longipedunculata
- Long-stalked Rohdea
- Longipedunculata Rohdea
Description
Rohdea longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled rohdea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with a creeping rhizome, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist and semi-humid habitats, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Rohdea longipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rohdea longipedunculata is a bright yellow, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rohdea longipedunculata is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rohdea longipedunculata
Rohdea longipedunculata is native to China.
Rohdea longipedunculata FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Rohdea longipedunculata?
Rohdea longipedunculata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Rohdea longipedunculata prefer?
Rohdea longipedunculata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Rohdea longipedunculata need?
Rohdea longipedunculata needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Rohdea genus
Rohdea urotepala,
Rohdea japonica,
Rohdea longipedunculata,
Rohdea jinshanensis,
Rohdea eucomoides,
Rohdea ensifolia,
Rohdea verruculosa,
Rohdea tonkinensis,
Rohdea emeiensis,
Rohdea delavayi,
Rohdea annulata,
Rohdea lichuanensis,
Rohdea siamensis,
Rohdea wattii,
Rohdea nepalensis,
Rohdea pachynema,
Rohdea chlorantha,
Rohdea dracaenoides,
Rohdea fargesii,
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,