noun
centipede plant; tapeworm plant; ribbonbush
A plant with flat, segmented stems resembling a tapeworm or centipede; also known as Homalocladium platycladum.
カンキチクは、その平たい茎が特徴的な観葉植物です。
The centipede plant is a houseplant notable for its flat stems.
The Japanese name カンキチク (寒忌竹) literally means 'cold-avoiding bamboo', likely referring to its bamboo-like appearance and sensitivity to cold. The exact origin is uncertain.