Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cremnophilum
ID:
1329920

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 32: 23 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342374



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum cremnophilum
  • Cremnophilum Chlorophytum
  • Chlorophytum Cremnophilum


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Description

Chlorophytum cremnophilum (also called Cremnophilum Spider Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to India. It has small white flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum cremnophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Chlorophytum cremnophilum has white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have six petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum cremnophilum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best planted in spring and can be grown in pots or containers.

Where to Find Chlorophytum cremnophilum

Chlorophytum cremnophilum is found in India.

Chlorophytum cremnophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum cremnophilum?

Chlorophytum cremnophilum

What type of plant is Chlorophytum cremnophilum?

Perennial herb

Where does Chlorophytum cremnophilum grow?

India

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

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.