Chlorophytum comosum
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Chlorophyutum comosum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a resilient ornamental plant valued for its air-purifying qualities. Beyond its decorative appeal, it holds significance in traditional medicine. Often used to address inflammation and digestive issues, this versatile plant serves as both a natural home cleanser and a botanical remedy.
- Scientific name: Chlorophytum comosum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Asparagaceae and is identified by the genus Chlorophytum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chlorophytum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chlorophytum comosum, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Clorofito, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 吊兰 (zh-hans), 吊蘭 (zh-hant), or 吊蘭 (zh-hk). In Poland, the species is known as Zielistka Sternberga.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Clorofito | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 吊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 吊蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 吊蘭 | Wikidata |
| pl | Zielistka Sternberga | Wikidata |
| af | Hen-met-kuikens | Wikidata |
| ro | Planta-păianjen | Wikidata |
| th | เศรษฐีเรือนใน | Wikidata |
| fi | kirjorönsylilja | Wikidata |
| de | Grünlilie | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be observed within the borders of Germany. Its range extends southward to Northern Africa, specifically documented in Tunisia. The species is also found within the Macaronesian islands, including both the Canary Islands and Madeira. Finally, its distribution reaches West Tropical Africa, where it grows in the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is characterized by a distinct anatomical structure where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in specific areas. The shoot system emerges from the ground, supporting a lush arrangement of long, tapering leaves that spread outward. Each individual leaf is typically slender and bright green, contributing to the plant's overall dense appearance. Beneath the surface, the roots form a robust network, specifically featuring thick, tuberous root structures that store nutrients and water, making them a vital component of the plant's biology.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chlorophytum comosum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 232Th, Heptadecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, fatty acids, isoprenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 232Th | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heptadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoprenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chlorophytum comosum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Hemolytic, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chlorophytum comosum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells, breast cancer, lung cancer, tumor.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |