schismatoglottisschismatoglottis
genusgenusTropical understory plants characterized by their attractive, often patterned foliage that ranges from arrow-shaped to oval leaves. These shade-loving plants naturally grow on forest floors, where they form lush clusters of decorative leaves.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'schisma' meaning 'split' and 'glotta' meaning 'tongue', referring to the distinctive way their flower spathe splits open during blooming.
Interesting fact!
Their unique flowering structure features a specialized hood that splits open at maturity, revealing the blooms inside - a fascinating adaptation that inspired their scientific name.
All species of Schismatoglottis
schismatoglottisMotleyana
Starry schismatoglottis, Silver spot aroid, Metallic leaf plant.
schismatoglottisRoseospatha
Pink velvet schismatoglottis, Rosy aroid, Pink stem schismatoglottis.
schismatoglottisPicta
Spotted schismatoglottis, Silver spot aroid, Starry aroid.
schismatoglottisRupestris
Rock schismatoglottis, Silver rock aroid, Metallic forest lily.
schismatoglottisTrivittata
Three-striped schismatoglottis, Silver stripe aroid, Triple stripe plant.
schismatoglottisNeoguineensis
New Guinea schismatoglottis, Silver splash aroid, Metallic leaf plant.
schismatoglottisCalyptrata
Hooded lily, Drop tongue, Chameleon plant.
schismatoglottisWallichii
Silver leaf schismatoglottis, Metallic leaf plant, Silver tropical aroid.
schismatoglottisLancifolia
Silver lance arrowhead, Lance leaf schismatoglottis, Silver vein plant.
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