Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filifolium
ID:
764006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nordal & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 264 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763339



Common Names

  • Thread-Leaved Chlorophytum
  • Thread-Leaved Spider Plant
  • Thread-Leaved Spiderwort


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Description

Chlorophytum filifolium (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 filifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Chlorophytum filifolium has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum filifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division or from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Chlorophytum filifolium

Chlorophytum filifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.

Chlorophytum filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum filifolium?

Chlorophytum filifolium

What is the common name of Chlorophytum filifolium?

Filifolium

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum filifolium?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302304: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.