Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 336 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740148
Common Names
- Arfakiana Sciaphila
- Sciaphila arfakiana
- Sciaphila
Description
Sciaphila arfakiana (also called 'Arfak Sciaphila', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sciaphila arfakiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciaphila arfakiana is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule containing two seeds. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciaphila arfakiana can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Sciaphila arfakiana
Sciaphila arfakiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Sciaphila arfakiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila arfakiana?
Sciaphila arfakiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What type of soil does Sciaphila arfakiana prefer?
Sciaphila arfakiana prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of light does Sciaphila arfakiana need?
Sciaphila arfakiana prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Sciaphila genus
Sciaphila oligantha,
Sciaphila polygyna,
Sciaphila wariana,
Sciaphila nana,
Sciaphila densiflora,
Sciaphila megastyla,
Sciaphila micranthera,
Sciaphila multiflora,
Sciaphila papillosa,
Sciaphila janthina,
Sciaphila khasiana,
Sciaphila ledermannii,
Sciaphila winkleri,
Sciaphila tosaensis,
Sciaphila secundiflora,
Sciaphila purpurea,
Sciaphila quadribullifera,
Sciaphila ramosa,
Sciaphila schwackeana,
Sciaphila tenella,
Sciaphila thaidanica,
Sciaphila picta,
Sciaphila rubra,
Sciaphila aneitensis,
Sciaphila arfakiana,
Sciaphila consimilis,
Sciaphila corallophyton,
Sciaphila corniculata,
Sciaphila corymbosa,
Sciaphila albescens,
Sciaphila africana,
Sciaphila arcuata,
Sciaphila stellata,
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis,
Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis,
Sciaphila brevistyla,
Sciaphila inouei,
Sciaphila alba,
Sciaphila yakushimensis,
Sciaphila perrieri,
Sciaphila mwanihanensis,
Sciaphila madagascariensis,
Sciaphila barbata,
Sciaphila thomassetii,
Species in the Triuridaceae family
Kihansia lovettii,
Kihansia jengiensis,
Kupea martinetugei,
Kupea jonii,
Lacandonia schismatica,
Lacandonia brasiliana,
Peltophyllum caudatum,
Peltophyllum luteum,
Sciaphila oligantha,
Sciaphila polygyna,
Sciaphila wariana,
Sciaphila nana,
Sciaphila densiflora,
Sciaphila megastyla,
Sciaphila micranthera,
Sciaphila multiflora,
Sciaphila papillosa,
Sciaphila janthina,
Sciaphila khasiana,
Sciaphila ledermannii,
Sciaphila winkleri,
Sciaphila tosaensis,
Sciaphila secundiflora,
Sciaphila purpurea,
Sciaphila quadribullifera,
Sciaphila ramosa,
Sciaphila schwackeana,
Sciaphila tenella,
Sciaphila thaidanica,
Sciaphila picta,
Sciaphila rubra,
Sciaphila aneitensis,
Sciaphila arfakiana,
Sciaphila consimilis,
Sciaphila corallophyton,
Sciaphila corniculata,
Sciaphila corymbosa,
Sciaphila albescens,
Sciaphila africana,
Sciaphila arcuata,
Sciaphila stellata,
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis,
Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis,
Sciaphila brevistyla,
Sciaphila inouei,
Sciaphila alba,
Sciaphila yakushimensis,
Sciaphila perrieri,
Sciaphila mwanihanensis,
Sciaphila madagascariensis,