Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
766272

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 370 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765605



Common Names

  • Sessile Fairy Bells
  • Sessile Disporum
  • Sessile False Solomon's Seal


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Description

Disporum sessile (also called sessile 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 sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Disporum sessile for. intermedium H.Hara
Disporum sessile var. minus Miq.
Disporum sessile var. micranthum Hatus. ex M.N.Tamura & M.Hotta
Disporum sessile var. sessile

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disporum sessile has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disporum sessile 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 sessile

Disporum sessile is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Disporum sessile FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Disporum sessile?

Disporum sessile is native to Japan.

What is the growth rate of Disporum sessile?

Disporum sessile has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the soil type preferred by Disporum sessile?

Disporum sessile prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-304502: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.