Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
scintillans
ID:
1324197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scherber. & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 88 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336651

Common Names

  • Scintillans Schismatoglottis
  • Scintillans Arum
  • Scintillans

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Description

Schismatoglottis scintillans (also called Shining Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an epiphytic or terrestrial herb up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and found in evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis scintillans is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismatoglottis scintillans has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis scintillans can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis scintillans

Schismatoglottis scintillans can be found in Malaysia.

Schismatoglottis scintillans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis scintillans?

Schismatoglottis scintillans

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis scintillans?

Scintillans schismatoglottis

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis scintillans?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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.
David Scherberich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scherber.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131042-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.