Dischidia nummularia
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| Dischidia nummularia growing on a tree trunk | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Dischidia |
| Species: | D. nummularia |
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| 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
- ↑ "Dischidia nummularia R.Br. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 461 1810 : Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE". Llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
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