Status:
valid
Authors:
Floden
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Lilies Related Pl. 2015-2016: 72 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330894
Common Names
- Disporopsis Yui
- Yui Disporopsis
- Yui's Disporopsis
Description
Disporopsis yui (also called Yui Disporopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found growing in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Disporopsis yui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporopsis yui has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disporopsis yui is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Disporopsis yui
Disporopsis yui can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.
Disporopsis yui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporopsis yui?
Disporopsis yui
What is the growth habit of Disporopsis yui?
It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit.
What is the flowering season of Disporopsis yui?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Aaron J. Floden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Floden' in the authors string.