Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Hay
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 160 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306796
Common Names
- Schismatoglottis Wongii
- Wongii Shield Fern
- Shield Fern
Description
Schismatoglottis wongii (also called 'Wong's Arum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Schismatoglottis wongii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schismatoglottis wongii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schismatoglottis wongii 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 wongii
Schismatoglottis wongii is native to the Philippines.
Schismatoglottis wongii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismatoglottis wongii?
Schismatoglottis wongii
What is the common name of Schismatoglottis wongii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Schismatoglottis wongii?
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,