Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Dischidia astephana
Common name:
dischidia
Family:
Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution:
China, India
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
This plant's leaves hold tightly to the growing surface. The underside of the leaf has a space which is filled with roots that the ants take advantage of.
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Locations
1:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2017-69/1 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
Area
Individual