Chlorophytum bowkeri

Chlorophytum bowkeri

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Common Names

giant chlorophytum, Bowker's chlorophytum (english)
groot boskuikens (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family ANTHERICACEAE
Genus Chlorophytum
Species bowkeri
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Basionym Chlorophytum bowkeri

Description

Chlorophytum bowkeri is a very hardy, robust, deciduous perennial with basal, attractive, folded, strap-like leaves. Densely packed, small, pure white, star-like flowers that close in the evenings are borne on long spikes from December to April. They attract insects to the garden.

A beautiful plant for large, shady areas and semi-wild forest gardens.

This versatile plant also grows in sun and damp or rocky areas.

Size Up to 1m

Wildlife

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Distribution

Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

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