Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
652384

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 461 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651716

Common Names

  • Dischidia Nummularia
  • String of Hearts
  • Heart Plant

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Synonyms

  • Leptostemma truncatum Zoll. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Collyris minor Vahl [unknown]
  • Dischidia actephila Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia aemula Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia beiningiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia copelandii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia decipiens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia dirhiza Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia gaudichaudii Decne. [unknown]
  • Dischidia glabra Warb. [unknown]
  • Dischidia horsfieldiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Dischidia microphylla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia minor (Vahl) Merr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia orbicularis Decne. [unknown]
  • Dischidia rhombifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Dischidia ridleyana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia schumanniana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia sepikana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dischidia nummularia gracilis Becc. [unknown]
  • Dischidia nummularia minor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dischidia nummularia orbicularis (Decne.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dischidia nummularia rhombifolia (Blume) Bakh.f. [unknown]

Description

Dischidia nummularia (also called Money Plant, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic vine native to India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a succulent, evergreen, perennial climber with thick, fleshy, round leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests, on trees and rocks, and in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia nummularia is a popular houseplant, often grown in hanging baskets for its trailing habit. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and can be grown in containers. The plant is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies. It is also known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dischidia nummularia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia nummularia is an epiphytic vine that can be grown in hanging baskets or on a trellis. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dischidia nummularia

Dischidia nummularia is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Dischidia nummularia FAQ

What is the common name of Dischidia nummularia?

Nummularia Milkweed

What is the native range of Dischidia nummularia?

South-east Asia

What is the growth habit of Dischidia nummularia?

A scrambling, twining, or climbing vine

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