Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosum
ID:
652499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 188 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651831



Common Names

  • Dischisma squarrosum
  • Squarrose Dischisma
  • Squarrose False Asphodel


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Description

Dischisma squarrosum (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 squarrosum 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 squarrosum is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nut with a pointed apex. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischisma squarrosum 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 squarrosum

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

Dischisma squarrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischisma squarrosum?

Dischisma squarrosum

What is the common name of Dischisma squarrosum?

Squarrose Dischisma

What type of plant is Dischisma squarrosum?

Fern

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813045-1: 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].