Disporum cantoniense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantoniense
ID:
766211
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 229 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765544
Common Names
- Canton's Fairy Bells
- Canton's Disporum
- Chinese Fairy Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disporum cantoniense (also called Canton 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. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Disporum cantoniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Disporum cantoniense var. multiflorum (Blume) H.HaraDisporum cantoniense var. cantoniense
Disporum cantoniense var. y-tiense Wynn-Jones, V.D.Nguyen & J.M.H.Shaw
Disporum cantoniense var. sikkimense H.Hara
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporum cantoniense has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Disporum cantoniense 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 cantoniense
Disporum cantoniense can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Disporum cantoniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporum cantoniense?
Disporum cantoniense
What is the common name of Disporum cantoniense?
Cantoniense Disporum
What is the natural habitat of Disporum cantoniense?
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-304447: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.