Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Schltr.) Schltr.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1915
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 559 (1915)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651802
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Dischidiopsis Copelandii
 - String of Hearts
 - Heart Plant
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Conchophyllum copelandii Schltr. [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dischidiopsis copelandii (also called Copeland's Dischidiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Southeast Asia. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves with a white hue. It grows in tropical forests, on trees, and in rock crevices.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dischidiopsis copelandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its unique foliage and attractive flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dischidiopsis copelandii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dischidiopsis copelandii is a tropical epiphyte native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or air layering. It prefers a humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dischidiopsis copelandii
                        
                            Dischidiopsis copelandii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dischidiopsis copelandii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dischidiopsis copelandii?
Dischidiopsis copelandii
What is the common name of Dischidiopsis copelandii?
Copeland's Dischidiopsis
Where is Dischidiopsis copelandii native to?
India, China, and Southeast Asia
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Dischidiopsis genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,