Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
perakensis
ID:
526075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13 (1):97. (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525407



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys Perakensis
  • Perak Broomrape
  • Perak Scaphochlamys


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Synonyms

  • Curcuma lanceolata Ridl. [valid]
  • Hitcheniopsis lanceolata (Ridl.) Ridl. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys perakensis (also called Alectra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the grasslands of East Asia. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys perakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphochlamys perakensis has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys perakensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys perakensis

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

Scaphochlamys perakensis FAQ

What are the common names of Scaphochlamys perakensis?

Perak Scaphochlamys

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys perakensis?

Scaphochlamys perakensis

What is the natural habitat of Scaphochlamys perakensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-0000525407: Based on the initial data import