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 vine, Button orchid.
dischidiaHirsuta
Hairy dischidia, Purple fuzzy vine, Woolly chain plant.
dischidiaOiantha
Watermelon dischidia, String of watermelons, Chinese lantern vine.
dischidiaAstephana
Button vine, Button dischidia, Waterfall vine.
dischidiaBengalensis
Bengal pouch plant, Ant house plant, Indian pouch vine.
dischidiaRuscifolia
Million hearts, Watermelon dischidia, Button orchid.
dischidiaImbricata
Dragon scale dischidia, Ant house plant, Shell vine.
dischidiaPectenoides
Fish bone plant, Comb dischidia, Ant house plant.
dischidiaOvata
Waterfall dischidia, Button dischidia, Balloon vine.
dischidiaPlatyphylla
dischidiaMajor
Rafflesiana, Button orchid, Million hearts vine.
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