Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ducis-aprutii
ID:
763987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 36: 370 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763320



Common Names

  • Spider Plant
  • Ribbon Plant
  • Airplane Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii (also called Chlorophytum, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect, fleshy, lanceolate leaf and a single, terminal, erect, fleshy, yellowish-green flower. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii 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 ducis-aprutii

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii?

Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii

What is the common name of Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii?

Ducis-aprutii

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum ducis-aprutii?

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,

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