Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
undulata
ID:
766201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamura & Ogisu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 49: 23 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765534

Common Names

  • Undulata Disporopsis
  • Disporopsis Undulata
  • Undulata Disporopsis

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Description

Disporopsis undulata (also called wavy-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 wavy edges. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Disporopsis undulata 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 undulata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disporopsis undulata 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 undulata

Disporopsis undulata can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Disporopsis undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disporopsis undulata?

Disporopsis undulata

What is the common name of Disporopsis undulata?

Undulate Disporopsis

What is the natural habitat of Disporopsis undulata?

It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests

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-304437: Based on the initial data import
Michio Tamura (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tamura' in the authors string.
Mikinori Ogisu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ogisu' in the authors string.