Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
amosyui
ID:
1335112

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong, S.L.Low & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 294 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347566

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis amosyui
  • Amosyui Schismatoglottis
  • Amosyui Arum

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Description

Schismatoglottis amosyui (also called Amosyui, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis amosyui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schismatoglottis amosyui is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, white, five-petaled flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis amosyui can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis amosyui

Schismatoglottis amosyui is native to Malaysia and can be found in the forests of Sarawak.

Schismatoglottis amosyui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis amosyui?

Schismatoglottis amosyui

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis amosyui?

Amos' arum

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis amosyui?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
Shook Ling Low: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Low' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159787-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.