Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cleistantha
ID:
652295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Livsh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 89 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651627

Common Names

  • Dischidia cleistantha
  • Cleistantha Dischidia
  • Fragrant Dischidia

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Description

Dischidia cleistantha (also called Cleistanthe Dischidia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia cleistantha 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 cleistantha has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dischidia cleistantha: This species is propagated by division. The offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and planted in individual containers filled with a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dischidia cleistantha

Dischidia cleistantha is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Dischidia cleistantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia cleistantha?

Dischidia cleistantha

What is the common name of Dischidia cleistantha?

Glossy Dischidia

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia cleistantha?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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