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General Information

Disporopsis aspersa is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing from a creeping, fleshy rhizomatous rootstock around 3 - 11mm thick. The arching stems are usually 10 - 40cm tall, occasionally to 90cm[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine..

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southeast China (Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan)

Habitat

Forests, shady places along valleys or streams at elevations of 700 - 2900 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Disporopsis aspersa is native to the warm temperate to subtropical climate of southeastern China. It is likely to be not very cold tolerant, but should experience light frosts.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The rhizome is tonic[]. It is used in Vietnam in the treatment of general debility, persistent fever, hyperhidrosis, night sweats, polyuria, spermatorrhoea, dry cough and thirst[].
The rhizome is harvested in the late summer when the fruit forms, and is dried for later use[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -