Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
trifasciata
ID:
307445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23Da: 106 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306777

Common Names

  • Schismatoglottis Trifasciata
  • Trifasciata Shield Fern
  • Shield Fern

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Description

Schismatoglottis trifasciata (also called Three-Banded 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 trifasciata 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 trifasciata 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 trifasciata 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 trifasciata

Schismatoglottis trifasciata can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Schismatoglottis trifasciata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis trifasciata?

Schismatoglottis trifasciata

What is the common name of Schismatoglottis trifasciata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis trifasciata?

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,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88832-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.