Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Y.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 67 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765528
Common Names
- Disporopsis Jinfushanensis
- Jinfushan Disporopsis
- Jinfushan Plant
Description
Disporopsis jinfushanensis (also called Jinfushan 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. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporopsis jinfushanensis 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 jinfushanensis 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 jinfushanensis 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 jinfushanensis
Disporopsis jinfushanensis can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporopsis jinfushanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporopsis jinfushanensis?
Disporopsis jinfushanensis
What is the common name of Disporopsis jinfushanensis?
Jinfushanensis Disporopsis
What is the natural habitat of Disporopsis jinfushanensis?
It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests
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,