Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orchideum
ID:
1412298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Meerts

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(2): 406. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424763



Common Names

  • Orchideum Chlorophytum
  • Orchid Chlorophytum
  • Orchid-like Chlorophytum


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Description

Chlorophytum orchideum (also called Chlorophytum orchideum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, often in crevices of limestone rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum orchideum is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum orchideum has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Chlorophytum orchideum

Chlorophytum orchideum can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Chlorophytum orchideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum orchideum?

Chlorophytum orchideum

What type of plant is Chlorophytum orchideum?

It is a type of perennial herb

Where is Chlorophytum orchideum found?

It is found in tropical 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Pierre Meerts: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerts' in the authors string.