Chlorophytum cyperaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyperaceum
ID:
763966
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kies) Nordal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 62 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763299
Common Names
- Spider Plant
- Ribbon Plant
- Airplane Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorophytum cyperaceum (also called Cyperaceum Chlorophytum, Cyperaceum Spider Plant, and Cyperaceum Airplane Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet meadows and along stream banks. It produces a cluster of white flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorophytum cyperaceum 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
The flower of Chlorophytum cyperaceum is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum cyperaceum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Chlorophytum cyperaceum
Chlorophytum cyperaceum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Chlorophytum cyperaceum FAQ
What type of soil is best for Chlorophytum cyperaceum?
Chlorophytum cyperaceum prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.
How much light does Chlorophytum cyperaceum need?
Chlorophytum cyperaceum prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Chlorophytum cyperaceum be watered?
Chlorophytum cyperaceum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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-302269: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Kies (1918-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kies' in the authors string.
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.