Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
652339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 632 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651671



Common Names

  • Dischidia Hirsuta
  • Hirsuta
  • Dischidia


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Synonyms

  • Leptostemma fasciculatum Blume [unknown]
  • Dischidia brunoniana Griff. [unknown]
  • Dischidia euryloma Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia fasciculata (Blume) Decne. [unknown]
  • Dischidia pulchella Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia subpelligera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia verruculosa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Leptostemma hirsutum Blume [unknown]

Description

Dischidia hirsuta (also called Hairy Dischidia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen perennial with long, thin, finger-like leaves. It grows in humid tropical forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dischidia hirsuta are small and white, and the seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia hirsuta is an evergreen, succulent vine native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Dischidia hirsuta

Dischidia hirsuta is native to tropical areas of India and Sri Lanka.

Dischidia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia hirsuta?

Dischidia hirsuta

What is the natural habitat of Dischidia hirsuta?

Dischidia hirsuta is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the care requirements of Dischidia hirsuta?

Dischidia hirsuta requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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-2772520: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.