Disporum cantoniense
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Basic Information
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: disporum
Plant ID (slug): disporum-cantoniense
Numeric ID: 23655
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Disporum cantoniense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas to China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Tender leaves and young shoots - cooked. Used as a vegetable[272].
Medicinal Uses
Febrifuge The juice of the roots is used in the treatment of fevers[272].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Disporum cantoniense