Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
kunstleri
ID:
525960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:96. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525292



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys kunstleri
  • Kunstler's Scaphochlamys
  • Scaphochlamys


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Synonyms

  • Curcuma kunstleri Baker [valid]
  • Gastrochilus kunstleri (Baker) Valeton [valid]
  • Hitcheniopsis kunstleri (Baker) Ridl. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys kunstleri (also called Kunstler's Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and is commonly found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys kunstleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scaphochlamys kunstleri var. kunstleri
Scaphochlamys kunstleri var. rubra (Ridl.) Holttum
Scaphochlamys kunstleri var. speciosa C.K.Lim
Scaphochlamys kunstleri var. kayuweh C.K.Lim

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphochlamys kunstleri is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedling is slender and has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys kunstleri can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in late summer or early autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys kunstleri

Scaphochlamys kunstleri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Scaphochlamys kunstleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys kunstleri?

Scaphochlamys kunstleri

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys kunstleri?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Scaphochlamys kunstleri?

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' 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-0000525292: Based on the initial data import