Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf. ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 325. 1876 [1877 publ. 1876]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763349
Common Names
- Gallabat Chlorophytum
- Gallabat Spider Plant
- Gallabat Spiderwort
Description
Chlorophytum gallabatense (also called African Spider Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorophytum gallabatense 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chlorophytum gallabatense var. floribundum (Baker) Meerts
Chlorophytum gallabatense var. micranthum (Baker) Meerts
Chlorophytum gallabatense var. gallabatense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chlorophytum gallabatense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum gallabatense 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 gallabatense
Chlorophytum gallabatense is native to Ethiopia and Sudan.
Chlorophytum gallabatense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum gallabatense?
Chlorophytum gallabatense
What is the common name of Chlorophytum gallabatense?
Gallabatense
What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum gallabatense?
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,