Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
307311

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Hay

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 67 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306643

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis Elegans
  • Elegant Arum
  • Elegant Schismatoglottis

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Description

Schismatoglottis elegans (also called Elegant schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis elegans is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismatoglottis elegans has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis elegans is a species of palm native to South America. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is typically propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis elegans

Schismatoglottis elegans is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Schismatoglottis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis elegans?

Schismatoglottis elegans

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis elegans?

Elegans Schismatoglottis

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis elegans?

Tropical rainforests

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

Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018463-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.