Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
obcordata
ID:
526043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sirirugsa & K.Larsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 11 (1):93. (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525375



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys obcordata
  • Obcordata Scaphochlamys
  • Obcordata


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Description

Scaphochlamys obcordata (also called Obcordate scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys obcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphochlamys obcordata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys obcordata 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 obcordata

Scaphochlamys obcordata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Scaphochlamys obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys obcordata?

Scaphochlamys obcordata

What is the family of Scaphochlamys obcordata?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Scaphochlamys obcordata?

East Africa

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

Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Puangpen Sirirugsa (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sirirugsa' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000525375: Based on the initial data import