Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
526001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:99. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525333



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys Lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Scaphochlamys
  • Scaphochlamys Lanceolata Plant


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Synonyms

  • Gastrochilus lanceolatus Ridl. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphochlamys lanceolata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys lanceolata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys lanceolata

Scaphochlamys lanceolata can be found in the western Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, and Italy.

Scaphochlamys lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys lanceolata?

Scaphochlamys lanceolata

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys lanceolata?

Lanceolate Scaphochlamys

Where is Scaphochlamys lanceolata found?

It is found in Central and South America

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-0000525333: Based on the initial data import