Dischidia formosana

Dischidia formosana is a species of plant in the genus Dischidia native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands.[1][2] Like other Dischidia it has a climbing growth habit, producing smooth, round leaves and tiny white flowers.[3] Though not particularly rare in Taiwan, the species is on the Japanese Red List as a critically endangered plant.[4]

Dischidia formosana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Dischidia
Species:
D. formosana
Binomial name
Dischidia formosana
Maxim.

References

  1. "Dischidia formosana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  2. Eggli, Urs; Newton, Leonard E. (2013-06-29). Etymological Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 86. ISBN 978-3-662-07125-0.
  3. "Dischidia formosana in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  4. "Global Red List of Japanese Threatened Plants >> Specimens & Database :: National Museum of Nature and Science,Tokyo". www.kahaku.go.jp. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
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