Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
montana
ID:
652789

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 142: 29 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652121

Common Names

  • Mountain Discophora
  • Montana Discophora
  • Mountain Discophora Palm

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Description

Discophora montana (also called Mountain Discophora, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Discophora montana is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Discophora montana is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nut with a pointed apex. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discophora montana is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept in partial shade until they have taken root.

Where to Find Discophora montana

Discophora montana can be found in the Philippines.

Discophora montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discophora montana?

Discophora montana

What type of plant is Discophora montana?

Discophora montana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Discophora montana found?

Discophora montana is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Discophora genus

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82223-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.