Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
652501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 189 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651833



Common Names

  • Dischisma tomentosum
  • Tomentose Dischisma
  • Tomentose False Asphodel


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Description

Dischisma tomentosum (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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is typically done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dischisma tomentosum

Dischisma tomentosum is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Dischisma tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischisma tomentosum?

Dischisma tomentosum

What is the common name of Dischisma tomentosum?

Woolly Dischisma

What type of plant is Dischisma tomentosum?

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:813047-1: 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].