Table 3 in The genus Chlorophytum Ker Gawl. (Asparagales, Asparagaceae) in Madagascar, with the description of 12 new species, 4 new subspecies and 1 new variety

Table 3. Comparison of Chlorophytum madagascariense Baker and C. meridionale Bard.-Vauc. & M.Pignal sp. nov.
TaxonC. madagascarienseC. meridionale sp. nov.Underground partsroots 1.2–2.0 mm in diam.; tubers numerousroots 1.0–3.0 mm in diam.; tuberised zones present, but true tubers rareLeavesleaf margin straight, even at the base; frequently with a pseudo-petioleleaf margin undulate at the base, lacking a pseudo-petiole (except C. meridionale subsp. tulearense subsp. nov.)Inflorescencesbract solitary, 1–3 cm long, situated at the point of branchingbracts 1–3, 1–11(–15 cm) long, the highest at the point of branching, the others, when present, belowFlowerstepals with 3(–5) veins, well-spaced or occasionally closely-spaced; stamens equaltepals always with 3 closely-spaced central veins, sometimes with 2 additional lateral veins; stamens unequalFruitsas long as widelonger than wide