Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capense
ID:
763942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Voss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn. ed. 3 , 1: 1086 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763275

Common Names

  • Spider Plant
  • Ribbon Plant
  • Airplane Plant

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Description

Chlorophytum capense (also called Cape 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 capense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum capense 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 capense is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division or from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Chlorophytum capense

Chlorophytum capense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Chlorophytum capense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum capense?

Chlorophytum capense

What are the common names of Chlorophytum capense?

Capense Spider Plant

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum capense?

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-302247: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.