Rohdea japonica
Sacred Lily Of China
Also known as: Orontium japonicum Thunb. +1 more
- Orontium japonicum Thunb.
- Tupistra japonica (Thunb.) Paxton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rohdea japonica (commonly known as Sacred lily-of-China) is a rhizomatous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Nansei-shoto
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Korea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms