Schismatoglottis smaragdina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smaragdina
ID:
1318300
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Wong, Aisahtul & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 40: 23 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330754
Common Names
- Schismatoglottis Smaragdina
- Schismatoglottis
- Arrowhead Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schismatoglottis smaragdina (also called Emerald Schismatoglottis, among many other common names) is a fern native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schismatoglottis smaragdina is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schismatoglottis smaragdina is yellow with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schismatoglottis smaragdina is a tropical plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Schismatoglottis smaragdina
Schismatoglottis smaragdina is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Schismatoglottis smaragdina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis smaragdina?
Schismatoglottis smaragdina
What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis smaragdina?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Schismatoglottis smaragdina?
A perennial herb
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.
Binti Wardi Aisahtul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aisahtul' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474124-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.