dischidiadischidia
genusgenusUnique epiphytic plants that grow on tree branches and develop specialized leaves that can form tiny pouches or hollow chambers. These adaptable climbers form fascinating relationships with ants, which often inhabit their modified leaf structures.
Etymology
The name 'Dischidia' comes from the Greek words 'dis' meaning 'twice' and 'schizo' meaning 'to split,' referring to the split appearance of certain parts of the flower.
Interesting fact!
The hollow, modified leaves serve as natural ant houses, creating a mutually beneficial relationship where the ants provide nutrients to the plant while gaining shelter.
All species of Dischidia
dischidiaNummularia
String of nickels, Button orchid, Button vine.
dischidiaHirsuta
Hairy dischidia, Woolly dischidia, Purple dischidia.
dischidiaOiantha
Watermelon dischidia, String of watermelons, Balloon plant.
dischidiaAstephana
Button vine, Button dischidia, Million hearts vine.
dischidiaBengalensis
Bengal dischidia, Ant plant, Pouch plant.
dischidiaRuscifolia
Million hearts, Watermelon dischidia, Watermelon plant.
dischidiaImbricata
Dragon scale dischidia, Ant plant, Shell plant.
dischidiaPectenoides
Ant plant, Fish bone dischidia, Comb leaf dischidia.
dischidiaOvata
Waterfall dischidia, Balloon plant, Oval leaf dischidia.
dischidiaPlatyphylla
dischidiaMajor
Rafflesiana, Button orchid, Watermelon dischidia.
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