Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) N.Tanaka
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 332 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733563
Common Names
- Rohdea ensifolia
- Sword-leaved Rohdea
- Ensifolia Rohdea
Synonyms
- Tupistra ensifolia F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
- Campylandra ensifolia (F.T.Wang & Tang) M.N.Tamura, S.Yun Liang & Turland [unknown]
Description
Rohdea ensifolia (also called Sword-leaved 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 ensifolia 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 ensifolia 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 ensifolia is a hardy evergreen perennial that is native to China. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Rohdea ensifolia
Rohdea ensifolia is native to China.
Rohdea ensifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Rohdea ensifolia?
Sword-Leaved Lily
What is the natural habitat of Rohdea ensifolia?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
What is the flowering season of Rohdea ensifolia?
Late spring to early summer
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,