Scindapsus coriaceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriaceus
ID:
307895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Tosc. Ortic. 4: 271 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307227
Common Names
- Scindapsus coriaceus
- Coriaceus Scindapsus
- Scindapsus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scindapsus coriaceus (also called Leathery Scindapsus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a climbing vine, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Scindapsus coriaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scindapsus coriaceus flower is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scindapsus coriaceus is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.
Where to Find Scindapsus coriaceus
Scindapsus coriaceus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Scindapsus coriaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scindapsus coriaceus?
Scindapsus coriaceus
What are the common names of Scindapsus coriaceus?
Leathery Scindapsus, Leathery Arum
What is the natural habitat of Scindapsus coriaceus?
It is found in moist forests and grasslands, often near streams, in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Scindapsus genus
Scindapsus alpinus, Scindapsus altissimus, Scindapsus beccarii, Scindapsus carolinensis, Scindapsus coriaceus, Scindapsus crassipes, Scindapsus curranii, Scindapsus cuscuaria, Scindapsus cuscuarioides, Scindapsus falcifolius, Scindapsus geniculatus, Scindapsus glaucescens, Scindapsus grandifolius, Scindapsus hederaceus, Scindapsus javanicus, Scindapsus latifolius, Scindapsus longipes, Scindapsus longistipitatus, Scindapsus lucens, Scindapsus maclurei, Scindapsus mamilliferus, Scindapsus marantifolius, Scindapsus officinalis, Scindapsus perakensis, Scindapsus pictus, Scindapsus roseus, Scindapsus rupestris, Scindapsus salomoniensis, Scindapsus schlechteri, Scindapsus scortechinii, Scindapsus splendidus, Scindapsus subcordatus, Scindapsus suffruticosus, Scindapsus sumatranus, Scindapsus treubii, Scindapsus kinabaluensis,
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:88863-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.