Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sarikeense
ID:
915125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bogner & M.Hotta) P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 49: 395 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914460

Common Names

  • Schottarum sarikeense
  • Sarike Schottarum
  • Sarike Orchid

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Description

Schottarum sarikeense (also called 'Sarike' Bromeliad, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green coloration and a central cup filled with water. It is found growing on the branches of trees in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schottarum sarikeense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schottarum sarikeense has small, pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schottarum sarikeense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Schottarum sarikeense

Schottarum sarikeense is native to China. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Schottarum sarikeense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schottarum sarikeense?

Schottarum sarikeense

What type of plant is Schottarum sarikeense?

A shrub

Where does Schottarum sarikeense grow?

In tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Schottarum genus

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Mitsuru Hotta (1935-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hotta' in the authors string.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095599-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.