Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
307320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 85: 159 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306652

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis Ferruginea
  • Rusty Arum
  • Rusty Schismatoglottis

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Description

Schismatoglottis ferruginea (also called Rusty 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 ferruginea 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 ferruginea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Schismatoglottis ferruginea: Schismatoglottis ferruginea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root ball in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis ferruginea

Schismatoglottis ferruginea is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Schismatoglottis ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis ferruginea?

Schismatoglottis ferruginea

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis ferruginea?

Ferruginea Schismatoglottis

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis ferruginea?

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88737-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.