Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sublaxiflora
ID:
307437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alderw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 4: 222 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306769

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis Sublaxiflora
  • Sublaxiflora Shield Fern
  • Shield Fern

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Description

Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora (also called Loose-Flowered 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 sublaxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is tolerant of temperatures down to 0°C (32°F) and can be grown in a greenhouse or conservatory.

Where to Find Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora

Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora can be found in the Philippines.

Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora?

Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora?

It is found in lowland rainforest in Peninsular Malaysia

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,