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Disporum longistylum

Disporum longistylum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) H.Hara
Disporum longistylum
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Disporum longistylum, known as the long-styled disporum, is a flowering plant species in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family. It is native to Assam, Tibet, and central China. The species was formally described in 1984. The cultivar 'Night Heron' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Description

Disporum longistylum is a member of the Colchicaceae family and is found in the regions of Assam, Tibet, and central China. It is a flowering plant species within the genus Disporum. The species was first published in 1984 under the scientific name (H.Lév. & Vaniot) H.Hara. The cultivar 'Night Heron' has been recognized for its horticultural value, earning the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Distribution

Assam · China North-Central · China South-Central · Tibet

Synonyms

Tovaria longistylaDisporum cavaleriei

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