Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
staudtii
ID:
764283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nordal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763616



Common Names

  • Staudt's Spider Plant
  • Variegated Spider Plant
  • Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum staudtii (also called Staudt's 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 staudtii 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 staudtii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorophytum staudtii 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 staudtii

Chlorophytum staudtii can be found in tropical Africa.

Chlorophytum staudtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum staudtii?

Chlorophytum staudtii

What is the common name of Chlorophytum staudtii?

Staudt's Spider Plant

What type of soil is best for Chlorophytum staudtii?

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-302554: Based on the initial data import
Inger Nordal (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordal' in the authors string.