Chlorophytum pauper Poelln.

Species

Angiosperms > Asparagales > Asparagaceae > Chlorophytum

Characteristics

A bulb plant. It is a herb with an underground stem or rhizome. It grows up to 1 m high. The rhizomes are small and covered with fibres. The roots are thick and have side tubers. The leaves are in a ring of 3-6. They are narrow and 14-47 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are partly folded and with wavy edges. The flower stalk is angled and 20 cm long. They are 3-angled and round. They are 3-6 mm long by 4-5 mm wide.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.0
Root system rhizome
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level. It grows on the edges of the rainforest. It suits humid locations. It grows near Victoria Falls.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

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Edible flowers leaves
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Chlorophytum pauper world distribution map, present in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:533014-1
WFO ID wfo-0000763529
COL ID 5Y9S3
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Synonyms

Chlorophytum kymatodes Chlorophytum pauper