Disporum smilacinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smilacinum
ID:
766285
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Narr. Exped. China Japan 2: 321 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765618
Common Names
- Smilacinum Fairy Bells
- Smilacinum Disporum
- Smilacinum False Solomon's Seal
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disporum smilacinum (also called False Solomon's Seal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It is found in moist woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Disporum smilacinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporum smilacinum has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disporum smilacinum 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 smilacinum
Disporum smilacinum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Disporum smilacinum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Disporum smilacinum?
Disporum smilacinum is native to Japan.
What is the growth rate of Disporum smilacinum?
Disporum smilacinum has a slow to medium growth rate.
What is the soil type preferred by Disporum smilacinum?
Disporum smilacinum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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-304514: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.