Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:101. (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525239
Common Names
- Grand Scaphochlamys
- Grand Alcea
- Grandis Scaphochlamys
Description
Scaphochlamys grandis (also called Grand Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphochlamys grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaphochlamys grandis has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphochlamys grandis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.
Where to Find Scaphochlamys grandis
Scaphochlamys grandis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Scaphochlamys grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys grandis?
Scaphochlamys grandis
What is the common name of Scaphochlamys grandis?
Large scaphochlamys
What is the natural habitat of Scaphochlamys grandis?
It is found in tropical Asia
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,