Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
basitrichum
ID:
763901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Acta Biol., Sér. B, Sist. 1: 352 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763234

Common Names

  • Basitrichous Chlorophytum
  • Basitrichous Spider Plant
  • Basitrichous Spiderwort

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Description

Chlorophytum basitrichum (also called Short-Haired 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 basitrichum 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 basitrichum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum basitrichum 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 basitrichum

Chlorophytum basitrichum is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas of the continent.

Chlorophytum basitrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum basitrichum?

Chlorophytum basitrichum

What are the common names of Chlorophytum basitrichum?

African Violet, African Spider Plant

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum basitrichum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

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