181 Species in Genus Schismatoglottis

Schismatoglottis: My Aroid Obsession

I’m Ferb Vu, and like many plant enthusiasts, I’ve fallen head over heels for the captivating world of aroids. But within this vast and diverse family, one genus has truly captured my attention: Schismatoglottis. These fascinating plants, with their striking foliage and intriguing growth habits, have become a focal point of my collection, and I’m eager to share my passion with you.

Unveiling the Beauty of Schismatoglottis

Native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Schismatoglottis are aroids that thrive in the humid understory. What sets them apart is their incredible diversity in leaf shape, size, and coloration. From velvety textures and intricate veining to shimmering metallic sheens and splashes of contrasting colors, each species offers a unique visual feast.

Unlike their close relatives, the Homalomena, Schismatoglottis lack a distinct fragrance. Instead, they entice with their sheer visual appeal. Imagine leaves shaped like elongated teardrops, slender lances, or even elegant hearts, each adorned with patterns that mimic rippling water, abstract art, or even animal prints. The diversity is simply astounding.

Exploring the Diversity: A Glimpse into the Species

With over 180 recognized species and new ones constantly being discovered, the world of Schismatoglottis is a treasure trove for collectors. Here are:

1. Schismatoglottis acutangula Engl.
2. Schismatoglottis acutifolia Engl.
3. Schismatoglottis adducta S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
4. Schismatoglottis adoceta S.Y.Wong
5. Schismatoglottis ahmadii A.Hay
6. Schismatoglottis amosyui S.Y.Wong, S.L.Low & P.C.Boyce
7. Schismatoglottis angustifolia Alderw.
8. Schismatoglottis antu S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
9. Schismatoglottis ardenii A.Hay
10. Schismatoglottis asperata Engl.
11. Schismatoglottis auyongii S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
12. Schismatoglottis baangongensis S.Y.Wong, Y.C.Hoe & P.C.Boyce
13. Schismatoglottis barbata Engl.
14. Schismatoglottis bauensis A.Hay & C.Lee
15. Schismatoglottis belonis S.Y.Wong, Aisahtul & P.C.Boyce
16. Schismatoglottis bifasciata Engl.
17. Schismatoglottis bitaeniata Engl.
18. Schismatoglottis bogneri A.Hay
19. Schismatoglottis brevicuspis Hook.f.
20. Schismatoglottis bulbifera H.Okada, H.Tsukaya & Y.Mori
21. Schismatoglottis cadierei Buchet & Gagnep. ex S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
22. Schismatoglottis caesia S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Y.C.Hoe
23. Schismatoglottis calyptrata (Roxb.) Zoll. & Moritzi
24. Schismatoglottis camera-lucida P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
25. Schismatoglottis canaliculata Engl.
26. Schismatoglottis ciliata A.Hay
27. Schismatoglottis clarae A.Hay
28. Schismatoglottis clausula S.Y.Wong
29. Schismatoglottis clemensiorum A.Hay
30. Schismatoglottis clivemarshii S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Kartini
31. Schismatoglottis colocasioidea M.Hotta
32. Schismatoglottis confinis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
33. Schismatoglottis conoidea Engl.
34. Schismatoglottis convolvula P.C.Boyce
35. Schismatoglottis cordifolia Ridl.
36. Schismatoglottis crinitissima A.Hay
37. Schismatoglottis crypta P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
38. Schismatoglottis cyria P.C.Boyce
39. Schismatoglottis decipiens A.Hay
40. Schismatoglottis dilecta S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.L.Low
41. Schismatoglottis diversicolor Alderw.
42. Schismatoglottis djamuensis Engl.
43. Schismatoglottis dulosa S.Y.Wong
44. Schismatoglottis ecaudata A.Hay
45. Schismatoglottis edanoi A.Hay
46. Schismatoglottis elegans A.Hay
47. Schismatoglottis emarginata Engl.
48. Schismatoglottis engleriana Alderw.
49. Schismatoglottis erecta M.Hotta
50. Schismatoglottis evelyniae P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
51. Schismatoglottis eximia Engl.
52. Schismatoglottis eymae A.Hay
53. Schismatoglottis ferruginea Merr.
54. Schismatoglottis fossae S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Aisahtul
55. Schismatoglottis gaesa S.Y.Wong, Aisahtul & P.C.Boyce
56. Schismatoglottis gampsospadix P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
57. Schismatoglottis gangsai S.Y.Wong, Aisahtul & P.C.Boyce
58. Schismatoglottis gephyra P.C.Boyce
59. Schismatoglottis giamensis S.Y.Wong, Y.C.Hoe & P.C.Boyce
60. Schismatoglottis gillianiae P.C.Boyce
61. Schismatoglottis glauca Engl.
62. Schismatoglottis grabowskii Engl.
63. Schismatoglottis guabatuensis S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
64. Schismatoglottis gui P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
65. Schismatoglottis hainanensis H.Li
66. Schismatoglottis harmandii Engl.
67. Schismatoglottis hayana Bogner & P.C.Boyce
68. Schismatoglottis hayi S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
69. Schismatoglottis hellwigiana Engl.
70. Schismatoglottis hendrikii S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
71. Schismatoglottis heterodoxa S.Y.Wong
72. Schismatoglottis hottae Bogner & Nicolson
73. Schismatoglottis ifugaoensis S.Y.Wong, Bogner & P.C.Boyce
74. Schismatoglottis iliata S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
75. Schismatoglottis imbakensis Kartini, S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
76. Schismatoglottis inculta Kurniawan & P.C.Boyce
77. Schismatoglottis irrorata Engl.
78. Schismatoglottis jelandii P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
79. Schismatoglottis jitinae S.Y.Wong
80. Schismatoglottis klossii Ridl.
81. Schismatoglottis larynx S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
82. Schismatoglottis latevaginata Engl.
83. Schismatoglottis laxipistillata S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Y.C.Hoe
84. Schismatoglottis lingua A.Hay
85. Schismatoglottis liniae S.Y.Wong
86. Schismatoglottis longipes Miq.
87. Schismatoglottis longispatha W.Bull
88. Schismatoglottis lowiae S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
89. Schismatoglottis luzonensis Engl.
90. Schismatoglottis maelii P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
91. Schismatoglottis matangensis S.Y.Wong
92. Schismatoglottis mayoana Bogner & M.Hotta
93. Schismatoglottis meriraiensis P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
94. Schismatoglottis merrillii Engl.
95. Schismatoglottis metallica S.Y.Wong, Koens & P.C.Boyce
96. Schismatoglottis mindanaoana Engl.
97. Schismatoglottis minuta Tandang & M.D.Angeles
98. Schismatoglottis mira S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.L.Low
99. Schismatoglottis modesta Schott
100. Schismatoglottis monoplacenta M.Hotta
101. Schismatoglottis mons Kartini
102. Schismatoglottis moodii A.Hay
103. Schismatoglottis motleyana (Schott) Engl.
104. Schismatoglottis multiflora Ridl.
105. Schismatoglottis multinervia M.Hotta
106. Schismatoglottis muluensis M.Hotta
107. Schismatoglottis neoguineensis (Linden ex André) N.E.Br.
108. Schismatoglottis nervosa Ridl.
109. Schismatoglottis niahensis A.Hay
110. Schismatoglottis nicolsonii A.Hay
111. Schismatoglottis nieuwenhuisii Engl.
112. Schismatoglottis pantiensis S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Y.C.Hoe
113. Schismatoglottis parvifolia Alderw.
114. Schismatoglottis patentinervia Engl.
115. Schismatoglottis pectinervia A.Hay
116. Schismatoglottis pellucida S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.K.Chai
117. Schismatoglottis penangensis Engl.
118. Schismatoglottis persistens S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
119. Schismatoglottis petradoxa S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
120. Schismatoglottis petri A.Hay
121. Schismatoglottis pichinensis P.C.Boyce
122. Schismatoglottis picta Schott
123. Schismatoglottis platystigma M.Hotta
124. Schismatoglottis plurivenia Alderw.
125. Schismatoglottis pocong S.Y.Wong, S.L.Low & P.C.Boyce
126. Schismatoglottis porpax S.Y.Wong, Kartini & P.C.Boyce
127. Schismatoglottis potamophila Alderw.
128. Schismatoglottis priapica S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & Kartini
129. Schismatoglottis prietoi P.C.Boyce, Medecilo & S.Y.Wong
130. Schismatoglottis pseudocalyptrata Alderw.
131. Schismatoglottis puberulipes Alderw.
132. Schismatoglottis pudenda A.Hay
133. Schismatoglottis pulchra N.E.Br.
134. Schismatoglottis pumila Hallier f. ex Engl.
135. Schismatoglottis puncakborneensis P.C.Boyce
136. Schismatoglottis pusilla Engl.
137. Schismatoglottis pyrrhias A.Hay
138. Schismatoglottis ranchanensis S.Y.Wong
139. Schismatoglottis rejangica S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
140. Schismatoglottis reticosa S.Y.Wong, Koens & P.C.Boyce
141. Schismatoglottis retinervia Furtado
142. Schismatoglottis riparia Schott
143. Schismatoglottis roh S.Y.Wong, Y.C.Hoe & P.C.Boyce
144. Schismatoglottis roseopedes S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.K.Chai
145. Schismatoglottis roseospatha Bogner
146. Schismatoglottis ruttenii Alderw.
147. Schismatoglottis saafiei Kartini, P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
148. Schismatoglottis samarensis A.Hay
149. Schismatoglottis schottii Bogner & Nicolson
150. Schismatoglottis scintillans Scherber. & P.C.Boyce
151. Schismatoglottis scortechinii Hook.f.
152. Schismatoglottis sejuncta A.Hay
153. Schismatoglottis serratodentata S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.K.Chai
154. Schismatoglottis shaleicola P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
155. Schismatoglottis silamensis A.Hay
156. Schismatoglottis simonii S.Y.Wong
157. Schismatoglottis smaragdina S.Y.Wong, Aisahtul & P.C.Boyce
158. Schismatoglottis sublaxiflora Alderw.
159. Schismatoglottis subundulata (Zoll. ex Schott) Nicolson
160. Schismatoglottis tahubangensis A.Hay & Hersc.
161. Schismatoglottis tegorae P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
162. Schismatoglottis tenuifolia Engl.
163. Schismatoglottis tessellata S.Y.Wong
164. Schismatoglottis thelephora S.Y.Wong, P.C.Boyce & S.L.Low
165. Schismatoglottis trifasciata Engl.
166. Schismatoglottis trivittata Hallier
167. Schismatoglottis trusmadiensis A.Hay & Mood
168. Schismatoglottis tseui S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
169. Schismatoglottis turbata S.Y.Wong
170. Schismatoglottis ulusarikeiensis S.Y.Wong
171. Schismatoglottis unifolia A.Hay & P.C.Boyce
172. Schismatoglottis vanvuurenii Alderw.
173. Schismatoglottis venusta A.Hay
174. Schismatoglottis viridissima A.Hay
175. Schismatoglottis wahaiana Alderw.
176. Schismatoglottis wallichii Hook.f.
177. Schismatoglottis warburgiana Engl.
178. Schismatoglottis winkleri Engl.
179. Schismatoglottis wongii A.Hay
180. Schismatoglottis zainuddinii Kartini, P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
181. Schismatoglottis zonata Hallier f.

Cultivating My Schismatoglottis Collection

As a dedicated plant enthusiast, I’ve curated a collection of Schismatoglottis that brings me immense joy. Creating the right environment is crucial for their well-being. I mimic their natural habitat by providing high humidity, well-draining soil, and bright, indirect light. Regular watering is essential, but I always ensure the soil dries slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.

One of the most rewarding aspects of growing Schismatoglottis is witnessing their growth and development. New leaves unfurl with an elegance that never ceases to amaze me. I find myself constantly observing their intricate patterns and textures, marveling at the artistry of nature.

The Allure of the Rare and Unusual

While I appreciate the beauty of common Schismatoglottis species, I’m particularly drawn to the rare and unusual varieties. These elusive gems, often discovered in remote corners of the rainforest, possess a unique allure. Their scarcity and distinctive characteristics make them highly sought after by collectors like myself.

The thrill of the hunt is undeniable. Scouring online forums, connecting with fellow enthusiasts, and even embarking on expeditions to nurseries and plant shows are all part of the journey. When I finally acquire a rare Schismatoglottis, the sense of accomplishment is immense.

A Shared Passion for Schismatoglottis

The beauty of the plant world lies in its ability to connect people. I’ve found a vibrant community of Schismatoglottis enthusiasts online and offline. We share our experiences, exchange tips and cuttings, and celebrate our successes together. This shared passion creates a sense of belonging and enriches my plant journey.

I believe that everyone can find joy in cultivating plants, and Schismatoglottis offer a unique and rewarding experience. Their captivating beauty, diversity, and relative ease of care make them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced plant lovers.

If you’re looking to add a touch of the exotic to your home, I highly recommend exploring the world of Schismatoglottis. You might just find yourself, like me, falling under their spell.