Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 5 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651594
Common Names
- Dischidia aberrans
- Aberrant Dischidia
- Warty Dischidia
Description
Dischidia aberrans (also called Aberrant Dischidia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It has leathery, yellowish-green leaves and grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dischidia aberrans is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, as a source of timber for construction, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dischidia aberrans has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dischidia aberrans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dischidia aberrans
Dischidia aberrans is native to tropical areas of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Dischidia aberrans FAQ
What is the common name of Dischidia aberrans?
Aberrant Dischidia
What is the natural habitat of Dischidia aberrans?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the lifespan of Dischidia aberrans?
Up to 10 years
Species in the Dischidia genus
Dischidia aberrans,
Dischidia acuminata,
Dischidia acutifolia,
Dischidia albida,
Dischidia albiflora,
Dischidia alternans,
Dischidia amphorantha,
Dischidia angustifolia,
Dischidia antennifera,
Dischidia asperifolia,
Dischidia astephana,
Dischidia atropurpurea,
Dischidia australis,
Dischidia bengalensis,
Dischidia bisetulosa,
Dischidia boholensis,
Dischidia calva,
Dischidia chinensis,
Dischidia cleistantha,
Dischidia clemensiae,
Dischidia cochleata,
Dischidia cominsii,
Dischidia complex,
Dischidia cornuta,
Dischidia crassifolia,
Dischidia crassula,
Dischidia cyclophylla,
Dischidia cylindrica,
Dischidia dasyphylla,
Dischidia deschampsii,
Dischidia digitiformis,
Dischidia dohtii,
Dischidia dolichantha,
Dischidia elmei,
Dischidia ericiflora,
Dischidia formosana,
Dischidia fruticulosa,
Dischidia galactantha,
Dischidia gibbifera,
Dischidia griffithii,
Dischidia hahliana,
Dischidia hirsuta,
Dischidia hollrungii,
Dischidia hoyella,
Dischidia imbricata,
Dischidia immortalis,
Dischidia indragirensis,
Dischidia insularis,
Dischidia khasiana,
Dischidia lanceolata,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,