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
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.
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,