Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
652458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 632 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651790

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • String of Nickels
  • Pocket Plant

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Description

Dischidia truncata (also called Truncate 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 truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its unique foliage and attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia truncata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia truncata is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is typically done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dischidia truncata

Dischidia truncata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Dischidia truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia truncata?

Dischidia truncata

What is the common name of Dischidia truncata?

Rattail Dischidia

Where is Dischidia truncata native to?

India, China, and 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-2772629: 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.