Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:91. (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525343
Common Names
- Scaphochlamys Longifolia
- Longifolia Scaphochlamys
- Scaphochlamys Longifolia Plant
Synonyms
- Gastrochilus longifolius Ridl. [valid]
Description
Scaphochlamys longifolia (also called Long-Leaf Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a greyish-brown bark. The leaves are simple and have a glossy texture. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small capsules. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphochlamys longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaphochlamys longifolia has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphochlamys longifolia 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 longifolia
Scaphochlamys longifolia can be found in the western Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, and Italy.
Scaphochlamys longifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Scaphochlamys longifolia?
Long-leaved scaphochlamys, long-leaved scaphochlamys, and long-leaved scaphochlamys
What is the growth rate of Scaphochlamys longifolia?
Moderate
What is the maximum height of Scaphochlamys longifolia?
Up to 20 feet
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,