Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pauper
ID:
764196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Portugaliae Acta Biol., Sér. B, Sist. 1: 369 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763529



Common Names

  • Poor Spider Plant
  • Poor Ribbon Plant
  • Poor Airplane Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum pauper (also called Poor Spider Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum pauper is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify air and reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum pauper has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum pauper is a small, evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Chlorophytum pauper

Chlorophytum pauper can be found in tropical Africa.

Chlorophytum pauper FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum pauper?

Chlorophytum pauper

What type of plant is Chlorophytum pauper?

Perennial herb

Where is Chlorophytum pauper native to?

Eastern United States

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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