Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassum
ID:
652490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(1): 116 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651822



Common Names

  • Dischisma crassum
  • Crass Dischisma
  • Crass False Asphodel


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Description

Dischisma crassum (also called Elephant's Ear, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South East Asia and is found in humid forests. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are usually oval in shape and have a waxy coating.

Uses & Benefits

Dischisma crassum 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

The flower of Dischisma crassum is a small, yellow-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a single, hard, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischisma crassum 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 Dischisma crassum

Dischisma crassum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Dischisma crassum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischisma crassum?

Dischisma crassum

What is the common name of Dischisma crassum?

Crassum Dischisma

Where is Dischisma crassum native to?

India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813037-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].