Biology:Disporum megalanthum

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Disporum megalanthum
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Disporum
Species:
D. megalanthum
Binomial name
Disporum megalanthum
F.T.Wang & Tang[1]

Disporum megalanthum is a deciduous rhizomatous perennial plant in the family Colchicaceae.[2]

Description

  • Height: Reaches up to 60 cm at maturity.[2]
  • Leaves: Leaves are deciduous. When present, they are glossy, bright green, and alternately arranged.[2]
  • Stems: Arching stems.[2]
  • Flowers: Nodding, bell-shaped white to creamy white flowers are borne in spring and summer.[2]
  • Fruit: Fruits are present in autumn, and are blue-black in colour.[2]

Range and distribution

Native to central China .[1][2]

Habitat and cultivation

A woodland plant, D. megalanthum prefers a cool, partially shaded area with rich, neutral to acidic soil.[2]

Best propagated by seed or from cuttings. Protect young growth from terrestrial molluscs, such as slugs and snails.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Plants of the World Online. (2020). Disporum megalanthum F.T.Wang & Tang | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. [online] Available at: http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:534061-1 [Accessed 16 Feb. 2020].
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Rhs.org.uk. (2020). Disporum megalanthum | RHS Gardening. [online] Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/138265/Disporum-megalanthum/Details [Accessed 16 Feb. 2020].

Wikidata ☰ Q10937443 entry