Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cuscuaria
ID:
307899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Epimel. Bot. : 242 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307231

Common Names

  • Scindapsus cuscuaria
  • Cuscuaria Scindapsus
  • Scindapsus

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Description

Scindapsus cuscuaria (also called Cuscuaria 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 cuscuaria 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 cuscuaria 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Scindapsus cuscuaria is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and remove any leaves from the bottom half of the stem. Place the stem in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the soil regularly and mist the leaves to keep them hydrated. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Scindapsus cuscuaria

Scindapsus cuscuaria is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Scindapsus cuscuaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scindapsus cuscuaria?

Scindapsus cuscuaria

What are the common names of Scindapsus cuscuaria?

Cusco Scindapsus, Cusco Arum

What is the natural habitat of Scindapsus cuscuaria?

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88866-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.