Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sphagnicola
ID:
1321677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meerts

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 145: 402 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334131



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum Sphagnicola
  • Sphagnum Chlorophytum
  • Sphagnum Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum sphagnicola (also called 'Sphagnum Chlorophytum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum sphagnicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorophytum sphagnicola is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and light brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum sphagnicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chlorophytum sphagnicola

Chlorophytum sphagnicola is native to India and is found in wet, marshy areas.

Chlorophytum sphagnicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum sphagnicola?

Chlorophytum sphagnicola

What is the common name of Chlorophytum sphagnicola?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum sphagnicola?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America

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

IPNI record: 77141467-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001356451
Pierre Meerts: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerts' in the authors string.