Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Shingle plant

Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)

Synonym: Dischidia collyris, Dischidia depressa

Distribution: Asia

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Some Dischidia have developed a symbiotic relationship with ants. The plant has developed modified leaves to provide either housing or storage for the ants. In return the plant receives protection and utilises the waste from the colony.