Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
transvaalense
ID:
764316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Kativu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763649



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum transvaalense
  • Transvaalense Spider Plant
  • Transvaal Spider Plant


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Description

Chlorophytum transvaalense (also called Transvaal Spider Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long, thin, green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorophytum transvaalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum transvaalense 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 transvaalense is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial with long, slender, arching stems and small, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. It is easy to grow and propagate from stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Chlorophytum transvaalense

Chlorophytum transvaalense is native to South Africa.

Chlorophytum transvaalense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Chlorophytum transvaalense?

Chlorophytum transvaalense is native to South Africa.

What type of soil does Chlorophytum transvaalense prefer?

Chlorophytum transvaalense prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Chlorophytum transvaalense need?

Chlorophytum transvaalense needs partial to full shade.

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-302585: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Shakkie Kativu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kativu' in the authors string.