Chlorophytum asperum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperum
ID:
1408429
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 111: 316 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420893
Common Names
- Chlorophytum asperum
- Asperum Chlorophytum
- Asperum Rough Chlorophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorophytum asperum (also called 'Rough Chlorophytum' and 'Rough Spider Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and produces a spike of white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorophytum asperum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chlorophytum asperum is white and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum asperum is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of roots in the spring or summer and replant the divisions in moist, well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Chlorophytum asperum
Chlorophytum asperum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Fynbos biome.
Chlorophytum asperum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum asperum?
Chlorophytum asperum
What is the common name of Chlorophytum asperum?
Chlorophytum
Where is Chlorophytum asperum native to?
South 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
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.