Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
652265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maingay ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 51 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651597



Common Names

  • Dischidia acutifolia
  • Acutifolia Dischidia
  • Sharp-Leaf Dischidia


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Description

Dischidia acutifolia (also called Acute-leaved Dischidia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, up to an altitude of 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia acutifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, as a source of timber for construction, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dischidia acutifolia sub. klossii (Ridl. ex Kerr) Rintz
Dischidia acutifolia sub. acutifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia acutifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia acutifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dischidia acutifolia

Dischidia acutifolia is native to tropical areas of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Dischidia acutifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Dischidia acutifolia?

Acutifoliate Dischidia

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia acutifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the lifespan of Dischidia acutifolia?

Up to 10 years

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-2772454: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Carroll Maingay (1836-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maingay' in the authors string.