Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
maelii
ID:
810821

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 58: 14 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810155

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis maelii
  • Mael's Schismatoglottis
  • Schismatoglottis

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Description

Schismatoglottis maelii (also called Mael's schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as rainforests and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis maelii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schismatoglottis maelii is a bright yellow color. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are short and stout with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis maelii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis maelii

Schismatoglottis maelii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia.

Schismatoglottis maelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis maelii?

Schismatoglottis maelii

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis maelii?

Mael's Schismatoglottis

What is the natural range of Schismatoglottis maelii?

Philippines

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:77080670-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.