Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatissimum
ID:
766202

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.L.Sha

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 5: 13 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765535



Common Names

  • Acuminatissimum Disporum
  • Disporum Acuminatissimum
  • Acuminatissimum Disporum


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Description

Disporum acuminatissimum (also called sharp-pointed disporum, 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 sharp tips. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Disporum acuminatissimum 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 Disporum acuminatissimum 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

Disporum acuminatissimum 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 Disporum acuminatissimum

Disporum acuminatissimum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Disporum acuminatissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disporum acuminatissimum?

Disporum acuminatissimum

What is the common name of Disporum acuminatissimum?

Acuminatissimum Disporum

What is the natural habitat of Disporum acuminatissimum?

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

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304439: Based on the initial data import
Wen Lan Sha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Sha' in the authors string.