Disporopsis longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
766197
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 410 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765530
Common Names
- Disporopsis Longifolia
- Long-Leaf Disporopsis
- Long-Leaf Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disporopsis longifolia (also called long-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. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporopsis longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to China and Japan. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Disporopsis longifolia
Disporopsis longifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporopsis longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporopsis longifolia?
Disporopsis longifolia
What is the common name of Disporopsis longifolia?
Long-leaved Disporopsis
What is the natural habitat of Disporopsis longifolia?
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-304433: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.