Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
rubromaculata
ID:
526127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:103. (1950); Lectotypified in: Edinburgh J. Bot. 67:114. (2010) by Searle, R.J.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525459



Common Names

  • Rubromaculate Scaphochlamys
  • Rubromaculate Orchid
  • Rubromaculate Spider Orchid


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Description

Scaphochlamys rubromaculata (also called 'Red-Spotted 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 rubromaculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphochlamys rubromaculata is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys rubromaculata is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, although seed may also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys rubromaculata

Scaphochlamys rubromaculata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Scaphochlamys rubromaculata FAQ

What are the common names of Scaphochlamys rubromaculata?

Red-spotted scaphochlamys, red-spotted scaphochlamys, and red-spotted scaphochlamys

What is the growth rate of Scaphochlamys rubromaculata?

Moderate

What is the maximum height of Scaphochlamys rubromaculata?

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,

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