Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 44: 184 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307290
Common Names
- Scindapsus rupestris
- Rupestris Scindapsus
- Scindapsus
Description
Scindapsus rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scindapsus rupestris has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The fruit is a small, red-brown drupe containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scindapsus rupestris 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 rupestris
Scindapsus rupestris can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Scindapsus rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scindapsus rupestris?
Scindapsus rupestris
What are the common names for Scindapsus rupestris?
Rock-loving philodendron, Rock philodendron
What is the growth rate of Scindapsus rupestris?
Slow to moderate
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,