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Dischidia nummularia

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Dischidia nummularia
Dischidia nummularia growing on a tree trunk
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Dischidia
Species:
D. nummularia
Binomial name
Dischidia nummularia

Dischidia nummularia is an epiphytic climbing plant that belongs to the Dischidia genus.[1] It has tiny, opposite lens shaped leaves, and is frequently seen on the trunks of trees.

In the wild it is found in India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thaïland, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia.

It is a succulent plant and has become more and more popular as a houseplant over the last few years.

Dischidia nummularia flowers

References

  1. ^ "Dischidia nummularia R.Br. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 461 1810 : Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE". Llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.