Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Hu & Y.Feng Huang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 152 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345944
Description
Disporum sinovietnamicum (also called Vietnamese Disporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to Vietnam and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen perennial with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Disporum sinovietnamicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporum sinovietnamicum has white to yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disporum sinovietnamicum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Disporum sinovietnamicum
Disporum sinovietnamicum is native to China and Vietnam.
Disporum sinovietnamicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disporum sinovietnamicum?
Disporum sinovietnamicum
What is the natural habitat of Disporum sinovietnamicum?
Forests of Vietnam
What is the conservation status of Disporum sinovietnamicum?
Endangered
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
Yun Feng Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Feng Huang' in the authors string.
Ren Chuan Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Hu' in the authors string.