Liliaceae · Chlorophytum

Hill Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum heynei

Herb
Habit
Herb
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering
July-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Chlorophytum heynei
Genus
Chlorophytum
Family
Liliaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
July-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Liliaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Liliaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Hill Chlorophytum

Hill Chlorophytum (Chlorophytum heynei) is a herb belonging to the Liliaceae family (Lily Family). It is typically found in evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October.

Illustration representing the Liliaceae family
Botanical family

Liliaceae

Lily Family

Hill Chlorophytum belongs to the Liliaceae family.

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