👉 "Discanthera" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Dactylaceae, native to South America and parts of Africa. The genus contains around 30 species, commonly known as "discantheas". These plants are characterized by their large, disc-shaped flowers with multiple petals that are often arranged in clusters along the branches or stems. Discanthera is an important part of the plant communities found in many regions across South America and Africa.