Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
biloba
ID:
525861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13 (1):89. (1950); Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 13 (1). (1950) by Holttum R.E.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525193



Common Names

  • Bilobed Scaphochlamys
  • Bilobed Alcea
  • Biloba Scaphochlamys


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Synonyms

  • Boesenbergia biloba (Ridl.) Schltr. [valid]
  • Boesenbergia calophylla (Ridl.) Schltr. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus bilobus Ridl. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus calophyllus Ridl. [valid]
  • Kaempferia biloba (Ridl.) K.Schum. [valid]
  • Kaempferia calophylla (Ridl.) K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys biloba (also called Bilobed Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 1-2 m in height and has a spread of 1-2 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry and moist forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys biloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scaphochlamys biloba var. lanceolata (Ridl.) Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphochlamys biloba is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys biloba is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and will germinate in two to three weeks.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys biloba

Scaphochlamys biloba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Scaphochlamys biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys biloba?

Scaphochlamys biloba

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys biloba?

Two-lobed Scaphochlamys

What is the natural habitat of Scaphochlamys biloba?

Tropical forests

Species in the Scaphochlamys genus

Scaphochlamys argentea, Scaphochlamys atroviridis, Scaphochlamys biloba, Scaphochlamys breviscapa, Scaphochlamys burkillii, Scaphochlamys concinna, Scaphochlamys erecta, Scaphochlamys grandis, Scaphochlamys klossii, Scaphochlamys kunstleri, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Scaphochlamys longifolia, Scaphochlamys malaccana, Scaphochlamys minutiflora, Scaphochlamys obcordata, Scaphochlamys oculata, Scaphochlamys pennipicta, Scaphochlamys perakensis, Scaphochlamys petiolata, Scaphochlamys polyphylla, Scaphochlamys reticosa, Scaphochlamys rubescens, Scaphochlamys rubromaculata, Scaphochlamys subbiloba, Scaphochlamys sylvestris, Scaphochlamys tenuis, Scaphochlamys calcicola, Scaphochlamys abdullahii, Scaphochlamys cordata, Scaphochlamys gracilipes, Scaphochlamys laxa, Scaphochlamys mat-kilau, Scaphochlamys anomala, Scaphochlamys pusilla, Scaphochlamys krauensis, Scaphochlamys iporii, Scaphochlamys salahuddiniana, Scaphochlamys stenophylla, Scaphochlamys limiana, Scaphochlamys samunsamensis, Scaphochlamys biru,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000525193: Based on the initial data import