Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
camera-lucida
ID:
1327190

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 19 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339644

Common Names

  • Camera-Lucida Shield Fern
  • Schismatoglottis Fern
  • Forked Tongue Fern

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Description

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida (also called Camera-Lucida Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in moist forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Schismatoglottis camera-lucida are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida is a terrestrial plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis camera-lucida

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida is found in Asia, in the countries of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis camera-lucida?

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida

What type of plant is Schismatoglottis camera-lucida?

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida is a type of aroid plant.

Where does Schismatoglottis camera-lucida grow?

Schismatoglottis camera-lucida grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140159-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.