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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. In the wild it is found in India, China, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Australia.[2] It is commonly referred to as string-of-nickels or button orchid.[3]

Dischidia nummularia flowers

References

  1. ^ "Dischidia nummularia R.Br. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 461 1810 : Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE". Llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  2. ^ "World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew". wcsp.science.kew.org. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  3. ^ "Dischidia nummularia (String of Pearls)". Gardenia.net. Retrieved 2024-05-13.


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