Chlorophytum hysteranthum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hysteranthum
ID:
764066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kativu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 63 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763399
Common Names
- Chlorophytum Hysteranthum
- Hysteranthum Spider Plant
- Hysteranthum Spiderette
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chlorophytum hysteranthum (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 hysteranthum 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 hysteranthum is white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chlorophytum hysteranthum is a tropical perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is also important to provide good drainage.
Where to Find Chlorophytum hysteranthum
Chlorophytum hysteranthum is native to India.
Chlorophytum hysteranthum FAQ
What type of soil is best for Chlorophytum hysteranthum?
Chlorophytum hysteranthum prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.
How much light does Chlorophytum hysteranthum need?
Chlorophytum hysteranthum prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Chlorophytum hysteranthum be watered?
Chlorophytum hysteranthum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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-302359: Based on the initial data import
Shakkie Kativu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kativu' in the authors string.