Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nicobarica
ID:
652383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Didr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1854: 189 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651715

Common Names

  • Dischidia Nicobarica
  • String of Hearts
  • Heart Plant

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Description

Dischidia nicobarica (also called Nicobar Dischidia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic vine native to India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a succulent, evergreen, perennial climber with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests, on trees and rocks, and in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia nicobarica is a popular houseplant, often grown in hanging baskets for its trailing habit. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and can be grown in containers. The plant is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies. It is also known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia nicobarica has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia nicobarica is an epiphytic vine that can be grown in hanging baskets or on a trellis. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dischidia nicobarica

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

Dischidia nicobarica FAQ

What is the common name of Dischidia nicobarica?

Nicobarica Milkweed

What is the native range of Dischidia nicobarica?

South-east Asia

What is the growth habit of Dischidia nicobarica?

A scrambling, twining, or climbing vine

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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