Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
307911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. & K.Krause) Alderw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 387 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307243

Common Names

  • Scindapsus glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Scindapsus
  • Scindapsus

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Description

Scindapsus glaucescens (also called Glaucous ivy, among many other common names) is a vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scindapsus glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens

Scindapsus glaucescens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Scindapsus glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scindapsus glaucescens?

Scindapsus glaucescens

What type of plant is Scindapsus glaucescens?

Vine

Where is Scindapsus glaucescens native to?

Central and South America

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,