Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
lucens
ID:
307928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner & P.C.Boyce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 789 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307260

Common Names

  • Scindapsus lucens
  • Lucens Scindapsus
  • Scindapsus

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Description

Scindapsus lucens (also called Shining 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 lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scindapsus lucens flower is small and yellow, 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 lucens 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 lucens

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

Scindapsus lucens FAQ

What is the common name of Scindapsus lucens?

Silver Pothos

What type of plant is Scindapsus lucens?

Vine

What is the scientific name of Silver Pothos?

Scindapsus lucens

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980063-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.