Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Roth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp. : 197 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732861
Common Names
- Japanese Sacred Lily
- Rohdea japonica
- Sacred Lily
Synonyms
- Rohdea esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Rohdea sinensis H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Rohdea japonica (also called Japanese Sacred Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with a clumping habit, native to Japan. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rohdea japonica is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rohdea japonica var. latifolia Hatus.
Rohdea japonica var. japonica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rohdea japonica is a white-pink, star-shaped head, with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rohdea japonica is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Rohdea japonica
Rohdea japonica can be found in moist woodlands and along streams in Japan, Korea, and China.
Rohdea japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rohdea japonica?
Rohdea japonica
What is the common name of Rohdea japonica?
Japanese sacred lily
What is the natural habitat of Rohdea japonica?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes
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,