Dischidia nummularia

Dischidia nummularia is an epiphytic climbing plant that belongs to the genus Dischidia.[1] It has tiny, opposite lens shaped leaves, and is frequently seen on the trunks of trees.

Dischidia nummularia
Dischidia nummularia growing on a tree trunk
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Dischidia
Species:
D. nummularia
Binomial name
Dischidia nummularia

In the wild it is found in India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia.

It is a succulent plant and has become more and more popular as a houseplant over the last few years.

Dischidia nummularia flowers

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