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 aroid, Silver spot plant, Metallic motley.
schismatoglottisRoseospatha
Pink velvet schismatoglottis, Rose aroid, Pink stem beauty.
schismatoglottisPicta
Spotted schismatoglottis, Silver splash aroid, Star speckled aroid.
schismatoglottisRupestris
Rock schismatoglottis, Silver forest lily, Metallic aroid.
schismatoglottisTrivittata
Three-striped schismatoglottis, Silver stripe aroid, Triband plant.
schismatoglottisNeoguineensis
New Guinea schismatoglottis, Silver splash, Metallic aroid.
schismatoglottisCalyptrata
Hooded lily, Drop tongue, Color changing aroid.
schismatoglottisWallichii
Silver schismatoglottis, Metallic aroid, Silver tropical beauty.
schismatoglottisLancifolia
Silver lance plant, Metallic arrowhead, Silver vein aroid.
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