Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tripedale
ID:
764320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 51 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763653



Common Names

  • Chlorophytum tripedale
  • Tripedale Spider Plant
  • Triple-leaved Spider Plant


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorophytum tripedale 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 tripedale 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 tripedale

Chlorophytum tripedale is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Chlorophytum tripedale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorophytum tripedale?

Chlorophytum tripedale

What are the common names of Chlorophytum tripedale?

Common names include African Violet, Spider Plant, Ribbon Plant, and Hen and Chickens.

What are the care requirements for Chlorophytum tripedale?

Chlorophytum tripedale requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

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-302589: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.