Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gracile
ID:
764035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 348 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763368



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum Gracile
  • Gracile Spider Plant
  • Gracile Spiderette


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Description

Chlorophytum gracile (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a white stripe down the middle and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum gracile 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

The flower of Chlorophytum gracile is white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum gracile 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 gracile

Chlorophytum gracile is native to India.

Chlorophytum gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum gracile?

Chlorophytum gracile

What is the common name of Chlorophytum gracile?

Gracile

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum gracile?

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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