Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sumatranus
ID:
307969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) P.C.Boyce & A.Hay

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307301

Common Names

  • Scindapsus Sumatranus
  • Sumatran Philodendron
  • Sumatran Split-Leaf Philodendron

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Description

Scindapsus sumatranus (also called Silver Satin Pothos, Silver Pothos, and Silver Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves, which are usually a silvery-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Scindapsus sumatranus 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 sumatranus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scindapsus sumatranus is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Scindapsus sumatranus

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

Scindapsus sumatranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scindapsus sumatranus?

Scindapsus sumatranus

What type of plant is Scindapsus sumatranus?

Aroid

What is the natural habitat of Scindapsus sumatranus?

Tropical rainforest

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' 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:1018490-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.