Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
526011

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


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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.

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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,

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-0000525343: Based on the initial data import