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 genus Dischidia.[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, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia.[2]

Dischidia nummularia flowers

References

  1. "Dischidia nummularia R.Br. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 461 1810 : Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE". Llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  2. "World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew". wcsp.science.kew.org. Retrieved 2021-07-08.


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