Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
palghatense
ID:
1328754

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.P.Kumar & Adsul

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 188: 282 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341208



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum Palghatense
  • Palghat Chlorophytum
  • Palghat Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum palghatense (also called Palghat Chlorophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum palghatense is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum palghatense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum palghatense is a tropical herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Chlorophytum palghatense

Chlorophytum palghatense can be found in the tropical rainforest of India.

Chlorophytum palghatense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum palghatense?

Chlorophytum palghatense

What is the common name of Chlorophytum palghatense?

Palghat Chlorophytum

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum palghatense?

Tropical rainforests

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

Avinash Asraji Adsul (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adsul' in the authors string.
Konickal Mambetta Prabhu Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.P.Kumar' in the authors string.