Scindapsus kinabaluensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
1332299
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Furtado) Kartini & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 45: 410 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344753
Common Names
- Kinabalu Scindapsus
- Scindapsus
- Scindapsus Kinabaluensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scindapsus kinabaluensis (also called Kinabalu Scindapsus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial vine with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Malaysia, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scindapsus kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scindapsus kinabaluensis is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scindapsus kinabaluensis can be propagated by stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, shady location. The cuttings should take root in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Scindapsus kinabaluensis
Scindapsus kinabaluensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Scindapsus kinabaluensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scindapsus kinabaluensis?
Scindapsus kinabaluensis
What is the natural habitat of Scindapsus kinabaluensis?
It is found in wet areas of Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia.
What is the flowering period of Scindapsus kinabaluensis?
It flowers from April to June.
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
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Saibeh Kartini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152910-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.