Disporum viridescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridescens
ID:
766298
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 31: 246 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765631
Common Names
- Viridescent Fairy Bells
- Viridescent Disporum
- Viridescent False Solomon's Seal
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disporum viridescens (also called Green Fairy Bells, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Vietnam. It is found in moist woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Disporum viridescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disporum viridescens has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disporum viridescens 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 viridescens
Disporum viridescens is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Disporum viridescens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Disporum viridescens?
Disporum viridescens is native to Japan.
What is the growth rate of Disporum viridescens?
Disporum viridescens has a slow to medium growth rate.
What is the soil type preferred by Disporum viridescens?
Disporum viridescens 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-304526: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.