Schismatoglottis gephyra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gephyra
ID:
1318568
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Borneo J. Resource Sci. Technol. 7(2): 85 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331022
Common Names
- Schismatoglottis gephyra
- Gephyra Schismatoglottis
- Schismatoglottis Gephyra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schismatoglottis gephyra (also called Gephyra Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schismatoglottis gephyra is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments, as a source of fuel and timber, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schismatoglottis gephyra has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schismatoglottis gephyra is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Schismatoglottis gephyra
Schismatoglottis gephyra is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Schismatoglottis gephyra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis gephyra?
Schismatoglottis gephyra
What is the common name of Schismatoglottis gephyra?
No common name
Where is Schismatoglottis gephyra found?
It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476771-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.