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Dischidia cleistantha Livshultz
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Synonyms: | Conchophyllum imbricatum Blume |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender epiphytic vine |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves opposite, concave, light green, often tinged with red when exposed to full sun or strong lighting. Leaf pairs usually growing adpressed to tree trunk or branches, often with feeding roots growing in the space formed between the leaf and the branch surface. Under surface of the leaves often tinged reddish purple. |
| Flowers | Flowers white -cream, tinged pinkish-purple on inner surface of corolla lobes. |
| Associated Fauna | Small ants are often found hiding underneath the leaves |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink, Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 30921 |
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| Species ID | 5302 |
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