Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
potamophila
ID:
307404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 4: 343 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306736

Common Names

  • River-loving Schismatoglottis
  • Schismatoglottis potamophila
  • River-loving Split-tongue

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Description

Schismatoglottis potamophila (also called River-Loving Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, fleshy, lanceolate leaf and a single flower. It is native to Malaysia and grows in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis potamophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismatoglottis potamophila has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis potamophila can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is a low-maintenance plant and is relatively drought-tolerant.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis potamophila

Schismatoglottis potamophila can be found in the Philippines.

Schismatoglottis potamophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis potamophila?

Schismatoglottis potamophila

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis potamophila?

River Tongue Fern

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis potamophila?

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,