Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
malaccana
ID:
526023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 252; Lectotypified in: Edinburgh J. Bot. 67:105. (2010) by Searle, R.J.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525355



Common Names

  • Malacca Scaphochlamys
  • Malacca Orchid
  • Malacca Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Boesenbergia lancifolia (Ridl.) Schltr. [valid]
  • Boesenbergia malaccana (Baker) Govaerts [valid]
  • Boesenbergia scaphochlamys (Ridl.) Schltr. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus lancifolius Ridl. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus scaphochlamys Ridl. [valid]
  • Kaempferia cumingii K.Schum. [valid]
  • Kaempferia lancifolia (Ridl.) K.Schum. [valid]
  • Kaempferia malaccana (Baker) K.Schum. [valid]
  • Scaphochlamys malaccensis Baker [deprecated]

Description

Scaphyglottis clavata (also called Clavate Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a rounded crown and a short stem 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 partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys malaccana 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 malaccana 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 malaccana can be propagated through division or tissue culture. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. These sections should then be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Tissue culture can be done by taking a small piece of the plant and placing it in a sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys malaccana

Scaphochlamys malaccana is found in the tropical regions of Asia, including Malaysia and Thailand.

Scaphochlamys malaccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys malaccana?

Scaphochlamys malaccana

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys malaccana?

Malaccan Scaphochlamys

Where is Scaphochlamys malaccana found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South-East Asia

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,

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