Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
benuense
ID:
763906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 135 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763239

Common Names

  • Spider Plant
  • Ribbon Plant
  • Airplane Plant

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Description

Chlorophytum benuense (also called Benu 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 benuense 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 benuense 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 benuense is an easy to cultivate and propagate perennial plant. It can be grown from seed or from divisions. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter. It can be propagated by dividing the divisions or by seed.

Where to Find Chlorophytum benuense

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

Chlorophytum benuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum benuense?

Chlorophytum benuense

What are the common names of Chlorophytum benuense?

African Spider Plant, Benuense Spider Plant

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum benuense?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302213: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.