Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
occultum
ID:
642878

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.D.Poulsen & Nordal

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 944 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642210

Common Names

  • Occult Chlorophytum
  • Chlorophytum occultum
  • Chlorophytum

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Description

Chlorophytum occultum (also called Occult Chlorophytum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum occultum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum occultum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum occultum is a tropical plant that can be grown in a range of temperatures. It is best propagated by division, as it is difficult to propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Chlorophytum occultum

Chlorophytum occultum is native to tropical Africa.

Chlorophytum occultum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum occultum?

Chlorophytum occultum

What is the family of Chlorophytum occultum?

Asparagaceae

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum occultum?

Tropical rainforest

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-276248: Based on the initial data import
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Poulsen' in the authors string.
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.