Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hoyella
ID:
652342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omlor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gen. Revis. Marsdenieae : 143 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651674

Common Names

  • Dischidia Hoyella
  • Hoyella
  • Dischidia

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Synonyms

  • Hoyella rosea Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Dischidia hoyella (also called Hoy's 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 hoyella is an ornamental plant that is used in hanging baskets and terrariums. It is also known as the 'String of Nickels' and is a popular houseplant due to its easy care and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dischidia hoyella are small and white, and the seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia hoyella 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 hoyella

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

Dischidia hoyella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia hoyella?

Dischidia hoyella

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia hoyella?

Dischidia hoyella is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the care requirements of Dischidia hoyella?

Dischidia hoyella 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2772523: Based on the initial data import
Ralf Omlor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Omlor' in the authors string.