Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hua) Engl. ex Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 249 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765524
Common Names
- Disporopsis Aspersa
- Rough Disporopsis
- Rough Plant
Description
Disporopsis aspersa (also called rough-leaved disporopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves with rough edges. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporopsis aspersa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disporopsis aspersa is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disporopsis aspersa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and the roots divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. Replant the sections and water well.
Where to Find Disporopsis aspersa
Disporopsis aspersa can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporopsis aspersa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporopsis aspersa?
Disporopsis aspersa
What is the common name of Disporopsis aspersa?
Disporopsis
What is the family of Disporopsis aspersa?
Asparagaceae
Species in the Disporopsis genus
Disporopsis aspersa,
Disporopsis fuscopicta,
Disporopsis jinfushanensis,
Disporopsis longifolia,
Disporopsis pernyi,
Disporopsis undulata,
Disporopsis luzoniensis,
Disporopsis bakerorum,
Disporopsis yui,
Disporopsis bodinieri,
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,