Disanthus
| Disanthus cercidifolius | |
|---|---|
 | |
| D. cercidifolia (sic), Curtis's Botanical Magazine, 1917 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus: | Disanthus |
| Species: | Disanthus cercidifolius |
Disanthus is a monospecific genus containing a single species of flowering plant, Disanthus cercidifolius in the family Hamamelidaceae.
The plant is native to woodland habitats in China and Japan.
Description
Disanthus cercidifolius is a medium-sized deciduous shrub growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall and wide. It is noted for its heart-shaped leaves which turn to shades of red, purple and yellow in autumn.[1][2]
- Varieties
- Disanthus cercidifolius var. longipes — endemic to China.
Cultivation
Disanthus cercidifolius is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is a calcifuge, requiring a lime-free soil.
The plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
References
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "Missouri Botanical Garden - Disanthus cercidifolius". Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Disanthus cercidifolius". Retrieved 18 June 2013.