Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) E.Meier
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
in EPIG 57: 17. 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743759
Common Names
- Disophyllum
- Splendens
- Splendens Disophyllum
Description
Disophyllum splendens (also called Splendid Disophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem that bears one or more flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Disophyllum splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Disophyllum splendens are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disophyllum splendens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, moist soil.
Where to Find Disophyllum splendens
Disophyllum splendens can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Disophyllum splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disophyllum splendens?
Disophyllum splendens
What is the common name of Disophyllum splendens?
Splendid Disophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Disophyllum splendens?
Grassy slopes in South America
Species in the Disophyllum genus
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum,
Acanthocalycium spiniflorum,
Acanthocalycium thionanthum,
Acanthocalycium leucanthum,
Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum,
Acanthocalycium klimpelianum,
Acanthocereus chiapensis,
Acanthocereus tetragonus,
Acanthocereus guatemalensis,
Acanthocereus maculatus,
Acanthocereus canoensis,
Acanthocereus castellae,
Acanthocereus cuixmalensis,
Acanthocereus fosterianus,
Acanthocereus haackeanus,
Acanthocereus hesperius,
Acanthocereus hirschtianus,
Acanthocereus macdougallii,
Acanthocereus oaxacensis,
Acanthocereus paradoxus,
Acanthocereus rosei,
Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus,
Acanthocereus atropurpureus,
Acharagma aguirreanum,
Acharagma roseanum,
Airampoa albisaetacens,
Airampoa armata,
Airampoa ayrampo,
Airampoa boliviensis,
Airampoa cedergreniana,
Airampoa chilensis,
Airampoa corrugata,
Airampoa erectoclada,
Airampoa ianthinantha,
Airampoa microdisca,
Airampoa minuscula,
Airampoa orurensis,
Airampoa panellana,
Airampoa picardoi,
Airampoa silvestris,
Airampoa tilcarensis,
Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis,
Aporocactus flagelliformis,
Aporocactus martianus,
Aporocactus moennighoffii,
Aporocactus knebelii,
Aporoheliocereus smithianus,
Ariocarpus agavoides,
Ariocarpus bravoanus,
Ariocarpus drabi,
References
Eckhard Meier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Meier' in the authors string.