Dischidia nummularia
R. Br.
Green creeper plant, String o, nickels.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDischidia nummularia is an epiphytic climbing plant that belongs to the genus Dischidia. It has tiny, opposite lens-shaped leaves, and is frequently seen on the trunks of trees. In the wild it is found in India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia. It is commonly referred to as string-of-nickels or button orchid.
Description
A herb. The stems are slender and twining and 1.5 m. The leaves are round and 7-10 mm across.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
