Chlorophytum arundinaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arundinaceum
ID:
763894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 323 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763227
Common Names
- Arundinaceous Chlorophytum
- Arundinaceous Spider Plant
- Arundinaceous Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorophytum arundinaceum (also called Reed-Like 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 arundinaceum 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
Chlorophytum arundinaceum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum arundinaceum 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 arundinaceum
Chlorophytum arundinaceum is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas of the continent.
Chlorophytum arundinaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum arundinaceum?
Chlorophytum arundinaceum
What are the common names of Chlorophytum arundinaceum?
Reed Spider Plant
Where is Chlorophytum arundinaceum 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-302202: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.