Schismatoglottis acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
307248
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23Da: 88 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306580
Common Names
- Acutifolia Schismatoglottis
- Schismatoglottis acutifolia
- Acutifolia Schismatoglottis Palm
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Schismatoglottis acutifolia (also called Acute-leaved Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schismatoglottis acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schismatoglottis acutifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a single, central pistil. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Schismatoglottis acutifolia is best done by division of the rhizome. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one growing point and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide it with plenty of light and humidity.
Where to Find Schismatoglottis acutifolia
Schismatoglottis acutifolia can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Schismatoglottis acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis acutifolia?
Schismatoglottis acutifolia
What type of plant is Schismatoglottis acutifolia?
It is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family.
Where is Schismatoglottis acutifolia found?
It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Schismatoglottis genus
Schismatoglottis acutangula, Schismatoglottis acutifolia, Schismatoglottis ahmadii, Schismatoglottis angustifolia, Schismatoglottis asperata, Schismatoglottis barbata, Schismatoglottis bauensis, Schismatoglottis bifasciata, Schismatoglottis bitaeniata, Schismatoglottis bogneri, Schismatoglottis brevicuspis, Schismatoglottis bulbifera, Schismatoglottis calyptrata, Schismatoglottis canaliculata, Schismatoglottis ciliata, Schismatoglottis clarae, Schismatoglottis clemensiorum, Schismatoglottis colocasioidea, Schismatoglottis conoidea, Schismatoglottis convolvula, Schismatoglottis crinitissima, Schismatoglottis cyria, Schismatoglottis decipiens, Schismatoglottis diversicolor, Schismatoglottis djamuensis, Schismatoglottis ecaudata, Schismatoglottis edanoi, Schismatoglottis elegans, Schismatoglottis emarginata, Schismatoglottis engleriana, Schismatoglottis erecta, Schismatoglottis eximia, Schismatoglottis eymae, Schismatoglottis ferruginea, Schismatoglottis gillianiae, Schismatoglottis glauca, Schismatoglottis grabowskii, Schismatoglottis hainanensis, Schismatoglottis harmandii, Schismatoglottis hellwigiana, Schismatoglottis hottae, Schismatoglottis irrorata, Schismatoglottis klossii, Schismatoglottis latevaginata, Schismatoglottis lingua, Schismatoglottis longipes, Schismatoglottis longispatha, Schismatoglottis mayoana, Schismatoglottis merrillii, Schismatoglottis mindanaoana,
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:88694-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.