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Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Infraspecific Epithet | |
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Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Perennial herb has a clump-forming growth habit. |
Foliage | Linear leaves have a large, central white stripe and green margins. |
Flowers | Its small flowers are borne in long erect stems. |
Similar | In the nursery trade, Chlorophytum comosum is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Chlorophytum capense. C. comosum produces characteristic hanging plantlets, while C. capense does not. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | White |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 510 |
Species ID | 1806 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |