Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verruculosa
ID:
734270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Q.H.Chen) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 332 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733603



Common Names

  • Rohdea verruculosa
  • Verruculose Rohdea
  • Verruculosa Rohdea


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Synonyms

  • Tupistra verruculosa Q.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Campylandra verruculosa (Q.H.Chen) M.N.Tamura, S.Yun Liang & Turland [unknown]

Description

Rohdea verruculosa (also called Rough-fruited Rohdea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Liliaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang. It typically grows in moist forests and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rohdea verruculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rohdea verruculosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 15. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rohdea verruculosa is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 8m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in moist forests and along stream banks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. It prefers a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Rohdea verruculosa

Rohdea verruculosa is native to China.

Rohdea verruculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rohdea verruculosa?

Rohdea verruculosa

What is the natural habitat of Rohdea verruculosa?

Rohdea verruculosa is native to Japan.

What is the flowering period of Rohdea verruculosa?

Rohdea verruculosa typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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-286867: Based on the initial data import
Qian Hai Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.