Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 23 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339645
Common Names
- Gampsospadix Shield Fern
- Schismatoglottis Fern
- Forked Tongue Fern
Description
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix (also called Gampsospadix Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and is found in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix 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 gampsospadix has small, white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Schismatoglottis gampsospadix are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Schismatoglottis gampsospadix
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix is found in Asia, in the countries of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis gampsospadix?
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix
What type of plant is Schismatoglottis gampsospadix?
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix is a type of aroid plant.
Where does Schismatoglottis gampsospadix grow?
Schismatoglottis gampsospadix 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,