Dischidia rafflesiana (Ant Plant) - Image 1

Botanical names: Dischidia rafflesiana, Dischidia major

Common names: Ant Plant, Malayan Urn Vine, Rattle Sculls

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: India to Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantOrnamental foliage
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