Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eucomoides
ID:
734219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 332 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733552

Common Names

  • Rohdea eucomoides
  • Eucomoides Rohdea
  • Hair-like Rohdea

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Description

Rohdea eucomoides (also called Eucomoid 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 eucomoides 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 eucomoides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rohdea eucomoides 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 eucomoides

Rohdea eucomoides is native to China.

Rohdea eucomoides FAQ

What is the common name of Rohdea eucomoides?

Eucomoid Lily

What is the natural habitat of Rohdea eucomoides?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Rohdea eucomoides?

Late spring to early summer

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-286861: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.