Disporum calcaratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcaratum
ID:
766209
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 45 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765542
Common Names
- Fairy Bells
- Fairy Lantern
- Yellow-flowered Fairy Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disporum calcaratum (also called spurred 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 spurs. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporum calcaratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporum calcaratum has yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disporum calcaratum 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 calcaratum
Disporum calcaratum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporum calcaratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporum calcaratum?
Disporum calcaratum
What is the common name of Disporum calcaratum?
Calcaratum Disporum
What is the natural habitat of Disporum calcaratum?
It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Disporum genus
Disporum acuminatissimum, Disporum acuminatum, Disporum bodinieri, Disporum calcaratum, Disporum cantoniense, Disporum hainanense, Disporum hishiyamanum, Disporum kawakamii, Disporum leucanthum, Disporum longistylum, Disporum lutescens, Disporum megalanthum, Disporum sessile, Disporum shimadae, Disporum smilacinum, Disporum tonkinense, Disporum trabeculatum, Disporum uniflorum, Disporum viridescens, Disporum jinfoshanense, Disporum xilingense, Disporum sinovietnamicum,
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-304445: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.