Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scopulariae
ID:
945341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 417 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944679

Common Names

  • Discyphus Scopulariae
  • Scopulariae Discyphus
  • Scopulari Discyphus

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Description

Discyphus scopulariae (also called Scopular's Discyphus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Discyphus scopulariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Discyphus scopulariae var. scopulariae
Discyphus scopulariae var. longiauriculata Szlach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Discyphus scopulariae is a small, yellow-green colour. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a bright green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discyphus scopulariae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Discyphus scopulariae

Discyphus scopulariae is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Species in the Discyphus genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63090: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.