Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rhizopendulum
ID:
835899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bjorå & Hemp

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Phylogeny Speciation Biogeogr. Crinum Chlorophytum 7: 10 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835234



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum rhizopendulum
  • Rhizopendulous Chlorophytum
  • Rhizopendulous Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum (also called Rhizopendulum Chlorophytum, among many other common names) is a species of lily native to South Africa. It has large, white flowers and long, strap-like leaves. It grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorophytum rhizopendulum is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum is a perennial native to tropical Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in spring or summer. The plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Chlorophytum rhizopendulum

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum is native to the tropical rainforests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372460: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Hemp (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemp' in the authors string.
Charlotte Sletten Bjorå (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bjorå' in the authors string.