Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
corniculata
ID:
740828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 336 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740161

Common Names

  • Horned Wax Plant
  • Horned Waxflower
  • Horned Sciaphila

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Description

Sciaphila corniculata (also called 'Horned 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 corniculata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sciaphila corniculata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila corniculata 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 corniculata

Sciaphila corniculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Sciaphila corniculata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila corniculata?

Sciaphila corniculata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What type of soil does Sciaphila corniculata prefer?

Sciaphila corniculata prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of light does Sciaphila corniculata need?

Sciaphila corniculata 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,

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