Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
921071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Hanburyana 5: 48 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920406



Common Names

  • Disporopsis luzoniensis
  • Luzoniensis Disporopsis
  • Luzoniensis' Disporopsis


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Description

Disporopsis luzoniensis (also called Luzon Disporopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in humid forests. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces a tall, erect, branched inflorescence with small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Disporopsis luzoniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disporopsis luzoniensis is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Where to Find Disporopsis luzoniensis

Disporopsis luzoniensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

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-465861: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.