Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
945483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 78 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944821



Common Names

  • Disperis Woodii
  • Wood's Disperis
  • Woodii Disperis


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Description

Disperis woodii (also called Wood's Disperis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Disperis woodii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disperis woodii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disperis woodii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Disperis woodii

Disperis woodii is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Disperis genus

Disperis bathiei, Disperis bosseri, Disperis ciliata, Disperis falcatipetala, Disperis lanceolata, Disperis masoalensis, Disperis monophylla, Disperis fayi, Disperis szolc-rogozinskiana, Disperis reklieberae, Disperis ankarensis, Disperis anthoceros, Disperis aphylla, Disperis bifida, Disperis bodkinii, Disperis bolusiana, Disperis breviloba, Disperis capensis, Disperis cardiophora, Disperis circumflexa, Disperis concinna, Disperis cooperi, Disperis cordata, Disperis crassicaulis, Disperis cucullata, Disperis decipiens, Disperis dicerochila, Disperis discifera, Disperis disiformis, Disperis egregia, Disperis elaphoceras, Disperis erucifera, Disperis fanniniae, Disperis galerita, Disperis hildebrandtii, Disperis humblotii, Disperis johnstonii, Disperis kamerunensis, Disperis katangensis, Disperis kerstenii, Disperis kilimanjarica, Disperis lanceana, Disperis latigaleata, Disperis leuconeura, Disperis lindleyana, Disperis macowanii, Disperis majungensis, Disperis meirax, Disperis micrantha, Disperis mildbraedii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63227: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.