Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 61 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651859
Common Names
- Strobilinus Dischistocalyx
- Dischistocalyx strobilinus
- Strobilinus
Description
Dischistocalyx strobilinus (also called Strobilinus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dischistocalyx strobilinus is an ornamental plant that is used in hanging baskets and terrariums. It is also known as the 'String of Nickels' and is a popular houseplant due to its easy care and attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dischistocalyx strobilinus is a white or cream-colored, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dischistocalyx strobilinus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Dischistocalyx strobilinus
Dischistocalyx strobilinus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dischistocalyx strobilinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dischistocalyx strobilinus?
Dischistocalyx strobilinus
What is the family of Dischistocalyx strobilinus?
Rubiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Dischistocalyx strobilinus?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Dischistocalyx genus
Dischistocalyx alternifolius,
Dischistocalyx champluvierianus,
Dischistocalyx epiphytica,
Dischistocalyx grandifolius,
Dischistocalyx hirsutus,
Dischistocalyx klainei,
Dischistocalyx lithicola,
Dischistocalyx obanensis,
Dischistocalyx rivularis,
Dischistocalyx strobilinus,
Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora,
Dischistocalyx minimus,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,