Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
652329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 79: 96 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651661

Common Names

  • Dischidia Fruticulosa
  • Fruticulosa
  • Dischidia

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Description

Dischidia fruticulosa (also called Shrubby Dischidia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen perennial with long, thin, finger-like leaves. It grows in humid tropical forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa is an evergreen, succulent vine 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 fruticulosa

Dischidia fruticulosa is native to tropical areas of India and Sri Lanka.

Dischidia fruticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia fruticulosa?

Dischidia fruticulosa

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia fruticulosa?

Dischidia fruticulosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the care requirements of Dischidia fruticulosa?

Dischidia fruticulosa requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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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