Chlorophytum subpetiolatum

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A small plant. It grows up to 15 cm high. The leaves grow from the base. The leaves are narrow and 5-15 cm long. They are 2-5 mm wide. The flowers are star like and white with a greenish tinge on the outside. The fruit is a capsule with shallow lobes.

There are about 50 Anthericum species. Also put in the family Anthericaceae and Liliaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in open woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are not very palatable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anthericum montanum Poelin.; Anthericum monophyllum Baker; Anthericum subpetiolatum Baker; Chlorophytum hispidiflorum Poelin.; Chlorophytum polyrrhizum Baker; and others