Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
megastigma
ID:
296691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 180 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296023

Common Names

  • Rhaphidophora megastigma
  • Big-Stigma Philodendron
  • Big-Stigma Climber

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Description

Rhaphidophora megastigma (also called Megastigma Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing plant, with long, slender stems that can reach up to 10 m in length. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is commonly found in rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaphidophora megastigma is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage, and is used to add greenery to indoor spaces. It is also used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaphidophora megastigma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, spear-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaphidophora megastigma can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist and the cutting should be placed in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Rhaphidophora megastigma

Rhaphidophora megastigma is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Rhaphidophora megastigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaphidophora megastigma?

Rhaphidophora megastigma

What is the common name of Rhaphidophora megastigma?

Ginny Philodendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhaphidophora megastigma?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhaphidophora genus

Rhaphidophora acuminata, Rhaphidophora africana, Rhaphidophora angustata, Rhaphidophora araea, Rhaphidophora australasica, Rhaphidophora balgooyi, Rhaphidophora banosensis, Rhaphidophora beccarii, Rhaphidophora bonii, Rhaphidophora brevispathacea, Rhaphidophora burkilliana, Rhaphidophora calophyllum, Rhaphidophora chevalieri, Rhaphidophora conica, Rhaphidophora conocephala, Rhaphidophora corneri, Rhaphidophora crassicaulis, Rhaphidophora crassifolia, Rhaphidophora cravenschoddeana, Rhaphidophora cretosa, Rhaphidophora cryptantha, Rhaphidophora cylindrosperma, Rhaphidophora dahlii, Rhaphidophora decursiva, Rhaphidophora discolor, Rhaphidophora dulongensis, Rhaphidophora elliptifolia, Rhaphidophora elmeri, Rhaphidophora falcata, Rhaphidophora floresensis, Rhaphidophora foraminifera, Rhaphidophora formosana, Rhaphidophora fortis, Rhaphidophora geniculata, Rhaphidophora glauca, Rhaphidophora gorokensis, Rhaphidophora guamensis, Rhaphidophora hayi, Rhaphidophora honkongensis, Rhaphidophora hookeri, Rhaphidophora intonsa, Rhaphidophora intrusa, Rhaphidophora jubata, Rhaphidophora kokodensis, Rhaphidophora koordersii, Rhaphidophora korthalsii, Rhaphidophora laichauensis, Rhaphidophora lancifolia, Rhaphidophora latevaginata, Rhaphidophora liukiuensis,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88537-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.