Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
526096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31:315. (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525428



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys polyphylla
  • Polyphylla Scaphochlamys
  • Polyphylla


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Synonyms

  • Boesenbergia bractescens (Ridl.) Merr. [valid]
  • Boesenbergia laxiflora (Valeton) Loes. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus bractescens Ridl. [valid]
  • Gastrochilus laxiflorus Valeton [valid]
  • Haplochorema polyphyllum K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Scaphochlamys polyphylla (also called 'Many-Leaved Scaphochlamys', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphochlamys polyphylla has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys polyphylla is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It 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 the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys polyphylla

Scaphochlamys polyphylla is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Scaphochlamys polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys polyphylla?

Scaphochlamys polyphylla

What is the common name of Scaphochlamys polyphylla?

Many-leaved broomrape

Where is Scaphochlamys polyphylla found?

Scaphochlamys polyphylla is found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Rosemary Margaret Smith (1933-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000525428: Based on the initial data import