Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
652305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Livsh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 119 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651637

Common Names

  • Dischidia cornuta
  • Cornuta Dischidia
  • Horned Dischidia

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Description

Dischidia cornuta (also called Elephant's Ear, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South East Asia and is found in humid forests. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are usually oval in shape and have a waxy coating.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia cornuta is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia cornuta 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

Dischidia cornuta is a fast-growing, evergreen, succulent vine that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Dischidia cornuta

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

Dischidia cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia cornuta?

Dischidia cornuta

What is the common name of Dischidia cornuta?

Horned Dischidia

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia cornuta?

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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