Chlorophytum sphacelatum
Also known as: Anthericum hockii DeWild. +6 more
- Anthericum hockii DeWild.
- Anthericum homblei DeWild.
- Anthericum lukiense DeWild.
- Anthericum lukiense var. intermedium DeWild.
- Anthericum lukiense var. kionzoense DeWild.
- Anthericum sphacelatum Baker
- Anthericum velutinum DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Chlorophytum sphacelatum is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Chlorophytum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms