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
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.
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 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,
References
Mikinori Ogisu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ogisu' in the authors string.