Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubribracteatum
ID:
764253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Kativu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 64 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763586



Common Names

  • Red-Bracted Chlorophytum
  • Red-Bracted Spider Plant
  • Red-Bracted Spiderwort


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Description

Chlorophytum rubribracteatum (also called Red-Bracted 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 rubribracteatum 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 rubribracteatum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum rubribracteatum can be propagated by division and cuttings. Division is the easiest and most common method of propagation. It is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the plant and rooted in moist soil. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Chlorophytum rubribracteatum

Chlorophytum rubribracteatum can be found in tropical Africa.

Chlorophytum rubribracteatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum rubribracteatum?

Chlorophytum rubribracteatum

What is the common name of Chlorophytum rubribracteatum?

Red-bracted Spider Plant

What type of soil is best for Chlorophytum rubribracteatum?

Well-draining, sandy soil

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-302527: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Shakkie Kativu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kativu' in the authors string.