Chlorophytum angulicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angulicaule
ID:
763883
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Kativu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 62 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763216
Common Names
- Angulicaul Chlorophytum
- Angulicaul Spider Plant
- Angulicaul Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorophytum angulicaule (also called Angled Spider Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and southern Africa. It has long, slender leaves with white stripes and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorophytum angulicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chlorophytum angulicaule has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum angulicaule is a perennial plant that grows from a rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the rhizomes should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Chlorophytum angulicaule
Chlorophytum angulicaule is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas of the continent.
Chlorophytum angulicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum angulicaule?
Chlorophytum angulicaule
What are the common names of Chlorophytum angulicaule?
Angled Spider Plant
Where is Chlorophytum angulicaule native to?
Africa
Species in the Chlorophytum genus
Chlorophytum angustissimum, Chlorophytum hirsutum, Chlorophytum occultum, Chlorophytum acutum, Chlorophytum affine, Chlorophytum africanum, Chlorophytum alismifolium, Chlorophytum alpinum, Chlorophytum altum, Chlorophytum anceps, Chlorophytum andongense, Chlorophytum angulicaule, Chlorophytum angustiracemosum, Chlorophytum ankarense, Chlorophytum appendiculatum, Chlorophytum applanatum, Chlorophytum arcuatoramosum, Chlorophytum aridum, Chlorophytum arundinaceum, Chlorophytum basitrichum, Chlorophytum baturense, Chlorophytum benuense, Chlorophytum bharuchae, Chlorophytum bifolium, Chlorophytum blepharophyllum, Chlorophytum borivilianum, Chlorophytum bowkeri, Chlorophytum brachystachyum, Chlorophytum bracteatum, Chlorophytum brevipedunculatum, Chlorophytum breviscapum, Chlorophytum calyptrocarpum, Chlorophytum cameronii, Chlorophytum camporum, Chlorophytum capense, Chlorophytum caudatibracteatum, Chlorophytum caulescens, Chlorophytum chariense, Chlorophytum chevalieri, Chlorophytum chinense, Chlorophytum chloranthum, Chlorophytum collinum, Chlorophytum colubrinum, Chlorophytum comosum, Chlorophytum cooperi, Chlorophytum cordifolium, Chlorophytum crassinerve, Chlorophytum crispum, Chlorophytum cyperaceum, Chlorophytum dalzielii,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302193: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Shakkie Kativu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kativu' in the authors string.