Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tonsuensis
ID:
1327553

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Green & Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 2(4): 18 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340007

Common Names

  • Dischidia tonsuensis
  • Tonsu Dischidia
  • Tonsu Ant Plant

Searching for Dischidia tonsuensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dischidia tonsuensis (also called Tonsu Dischidia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic vine with small, white flowers and dark green foliage. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dischidia tonsuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dischidia tonsuensis is a small yellow flower with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

Searching for Dischidia tonsuensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dischidia tonsuensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Dischidia tonsuensis

Dischidia tonsuensis is found in India.

Dischidia tonsuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischidia tonsuensis?

Dischidia tonsuensis

What is the common name of Dischidia tonsuensis?

Tonsu Dischidia

What type of plant is Dischidia tonsuensis?

Epiphytic 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

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Ted Green (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Green' in the authors string.