Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pav.) Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 746 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307309
Common Names
- Sciodaphyllum Acuminatum
- Acuminate Sciodaphyllum
- Acuminate Leaf Sciodaphyllum
Synonyms
- Schefflera acuminata (Pav.) Harms [valid]
- Schefflera conica (Pav.) Harms [unknown]
- Schefflera microcephala Harms [valid]
- Sciodaphyllum conicum (Pav.) Poir. [unknown]
- Brassaia acuminata (Pav.) Hutch. [unknown]
- Brassaia conica (Pav.) Hutch. [unknown]
- Actinophyllum acuminatum Pav. [unknown]
- Actinophyllum conicum Pav. [unknown]
Description
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum (also called Acuminate Sciodaphyllum, Acuminate Leaf Sciodaphyllum, and Acuminate Leaf, 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
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum 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
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum 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
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum 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 Sciodaphyllum acuminatum
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum acuminatum?
Sciodaphyllum acuminatum
What type of plant is Sciodaphyllum acuminatum?
Aroid
What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum acuminatum?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Sciodaphyllum genus
Sciodaphyllum latiligulatum,
Sciodaphyllum minutiflorum,
Sciodaphyllum micranthum,
Sciodaphyllum munchiquense,
Sciodaphyllum anomalum,
Sciodaphyllum peruvianum,
Sciodaphyllum ramosissimum,
Sciodaphyllum rubiginosum,
Sciodaphyllum silvaticum,
Sciodaphyllum steyermarkii,
Sciodaphyllum basiorevolutum,
Sciodaphyllum rufilanceolatum,
Sciodaphyllum ternatum,
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense,
Sciodaphyllum pygmaeum,
Sciodaphyllum vasquezianum,
Sciodaphyllum violaceum,
Sciodaphyllum geniculatum,
Sciodaphyllum oxapampense,
Sciodaphyllum zarucchii,
Sciodaphyllum asymmetricum,
Sciodaphyllum attenuatum,
Sciodaphyllum bangii,
Sciodaphyllum bifurcatum,
Sciodaphyllum bonitum,
Sciodaphyllum caducum,
Sciodaphyllum cajambrense,
Sciodaphyllum concolor,
Sciodaphyllum decagynum,
Sciodaphyllum dielsii,
Sciodaphyllum digynum,
Sciodaphyllum elachistocephalum,
Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum,
Sciodaphyllum guanayense,
Sciodaphyllum herthae,
Sciodaphyllum lancifoliolatum,
Sciodaphyllum lasiogyne,
Sciodaphyllum magnifolium,
Sciodaphyllum monzonense,
Sciodaphyllum paruanum,
Sciodaphyllum pentadactylum,
Sciodaphyllum sachamatense,
Sciodaphyllum samarianum,
Sciodaphyllum sararense,
Sciodaphyllum sipapoense,
Sciodaphyllum trollii,
Sciodaphyllum weberbaueri,
Sciodaphyllum aquaverense,
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum,
Sciodaphyllum awa,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,