Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
652410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 631 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651742

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • String of Nickels
  • Pocket Plant

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Synonyms

  • Leptostemma punctatum Blume [unknown]
  • Dischidia joloensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia punctatoides Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Dischidia viridiflora Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Dischidia punctata (also called Spotted 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, spotted leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests, on trees and rocks, and in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia punctata 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

Dischidia punctata 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 punctata 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 punctata

Dischidia punctata is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Dischidia punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia punctata?

Dischidia punctata

What type of plant is Dischidia punctata?

Dischidia punctata is a type of succulent plant.

Where is Dischidia punctata native to?

Dischidia punctata is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2772585: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.