Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
simonii
ID:
917326

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 196 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916661

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis simonii
  • Simon's Schismatoglottis
  • Simon's Shield Fern

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Description

Schismatoglottis simonii (also called Simon's Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in areas of secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoglottis simonii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schismatoglottis simonii has white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of branches. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis simonii is a perennial herb that is native to Malaysia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions can be made in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis simonii

Schismatoglottis simonii is native to the Philippines.

Schismatoglottis simonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis simonii?

Schismatoglottis simonii

What is the family of Schismatoglottis simonii?

Araceae

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis simonii?

Simon's Schismatoglottis

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

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:77107785-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.