Disporopsis fuscopicta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscopicta
ID:
766194
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 278 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765527
Common Names
- Disporopsis Fuscopicta
- Dark-Spotted Disporopsis
- Dark-Spotted Plant
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Disporopsis fuscopicta (also called dark-spotted 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 dark spots. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporopsis fuscopicta 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 fuscopicta is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
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Disporopsis fuscopicta 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 fuscopicta
Disporopsis fuscopicta can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporopsis fuscopicta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporopsis fuscopicta?
Disporopsis fuscopicta
What is the common name of Disporopsis fuscopicta?
Fuscopicta Disporopsis
What is the natural habitat of Disporopsis fuscopicta?
It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Disporopsis genus
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-304430: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.