Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
klossii
ID:
525918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13 (1):100. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525250



Common Names

  • Kloss' Scaphochlamys
  • Kloss' Alcea
  • Klossii Scaphochlamys


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Synonyms

  • Boesenbergia klossii (Ridl.) Loes. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus klossii Ridl. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys klossii (also called Kloss's 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 klossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scaphochlamys klossii var. klossii
Scaphochlamys klossii var. glomerata Holttum
Scaphochlamys klossii var. minor Holttum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphochlamys klossii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys klossii 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 klossii

Scaphochlamys klossii can be found in Thailand, in the Malay Peninsula.

Scaphochlamys klossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys klossii?

Scaphochlamys klossii

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys klossii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Scaphochlamys klossii?

Tropical rainforest

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-0000525250: Based on the initial data import