Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cominsii
ID:
652300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: t. 2674 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651632



Common Names

  • Dischidia cominsii
  • Cominsii Dischidia
  • Comins' Dischidia


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Description

Dischidia cominsii (also called Comins' Dischidia, 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

Dischidia cominsii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia cominsii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia cominsii can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dischidia cominsii

Dischidia cominsii is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Dischidia cominsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia cominsii?

Dischidia cominsii

What is the common name of Dischidia cominsii?

Comins' Dischidia

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia cominsii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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