Epiblastus sciadanthus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sciadanthus
ID:
949923
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 137 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949261
Common Names
- Epiblastus sciadanthus
- Sciadanthus Orchid
- Sciadanthus Epiblastus
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Epiblastus sciadanthus (also called Sciadanthus epiblastus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is found in the Philippines and is a perennial herb with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, mossy, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epiblastus sciadanthus is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate shade. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can help to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epiblastus sciadanthus is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, pointed leaves with a waxy coating.
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Epiblastus sciadanthus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Epiblastus sciadanthus
Epiblastus sciadanthus is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Species in the Epiblastus genus
Epiblastus accretus, Epiblastus acuminatus, Epiblastus auriculatus, Epiblastus basalis, Epiblastus buruensis, Epiblastus chimbuensis, Epiblastus cuneatus, Epiblastus kerigomnensis, Epiblastus lancipetalus, Epiblastus masarangicus, Epiblastus merrillii, Epiblastus montihageni, Epiblastus neohibernicus, Epiblastus ornithidioides, Epiblastus pteroglotta, Epiblastus pulchellus, Epiblastus pullei, Epiblastus schultzei, Epiblastus sciadanthus, Epiblastus torricellensis, Epiblastus tuberculatus, Epiblastus unguiculatus,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67602: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.