Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 345 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651764
Common Names
- Ant Plant
- String of Nickels
- Pocket Plant
Description
Dischidia sarasinorum (also called Sarasin's Dischidia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent vine native to Southeast Asia. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves with a white hue. It grows in tropical forests, on trees, and in rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Dischidia sarasinorum 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 sarasinorum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dischidia sarasinorum is a fast-growing epiphyte that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Dischidia sarasinorum
Dischidia sarasinorum is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dischidia sarasinorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dischidia sarasinorum?
Dischidia sarasinorum
What type of plant is Dischidia sarasinorum?
Dischidia sarasinorum is a type of succulent plant.
Where is Dischidia sarasinorum native to?
Dischidia sarasinorum 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,