Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sparsiflorum
ID:
764277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 325 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763610



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum sparsiflorum
  • Sparse-flowered Chlorophytum
  • Sparse-flowered Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum (also called Sparse-flowered Spider Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin, arching, bright green leaves with white stripes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum var. bipindense (Engl. & K.Krause) Bjorå & Nordal
Chlorophytum sparsiflorum var. sparsiflorum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum 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 sparsiflorum

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum can be found in tropical Africa.

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum sparsiflorum?

Chlorophytum sparsiflorum

What is the common name of Chlorophytum sparsiflorum?

Sparsely Flowered Spider Plant

What type of soil is best for Chlorophytum sparsiflorum?

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,

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