Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pseudocaule
ID:
808842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tesfaye & Nordal

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 129 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808176



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum pseudocaule
  • Pseudocaule Chlorophytum
  • False-Stem Chlorophytum


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Description

Chlorophytum pseudocaule (also called False-stemmed Chlorophytum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum pseudocaule is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum pseudocaule has a white or yellow flower with a labellum that is yellow with a green tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum pseudocaule is a hardy, evergreen perennial with long, strap-like leaves. It is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or summer. When propagating by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chlorophytum pseudocaule

Chlorophytum pseudocaule is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and dry forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Chlorophytum pseudocaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum pseudocaule?

Chlorophytum pseudocaule

What is the common name of Chlorophytum pseudocaule?

False-stemmed Spider Plant

What is the native range of Chlorophytum pseudocaule?

India

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-346414: Based on the initial data import
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.
Tesfaye Awas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tesfaye' in the authors string.