Sansevieria hyacinthoides in the plant list version 1. How sansevieria trifasciata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Introduction of sansevierias, one of the premiere houseplants. Sansevieria hyacinthoides looks like a larger sansevieria trifasciata, having wider and taller flat leaves, deep green in colour, marked with pale green spots and a typical, thin, reddish, dry margin. Small 1933 treated them as cordyline guineensis, and l. Sansevieria sansevieria hyacinthoides lee county extension. Sansevieria trifasciata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a hardy perennial with succulent, loose clusters of mottled, flat leaves. Selected species and cultivars sansevieria ed eby sansevieria ed eby is probably a hybrid between s.
The leaves are erect, borne in pairs of 512 in loose clusters, arising from the ground, broadly lanceolate to ovate, flat, 600. Perennial herbs adapted to dry habitats with stiff, succulent leaves, their length ranges from a few centimeters to 2 meters. Many people grow it in their homes so its important to know how to take a good care of your sansevieria. To be safe, only water your snake plant when the top layer of the soil is. This plant has survived some strong freezes, usually without covering. The aim of this study was to document the indigenous knowledge on the uses of the genus sansevieria by various ethnic groups in zimbabwe, and to present information on methods of use. Common names include motherinlaws tongue, devils tongue, jinns tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. This is one of the species that can survive outdoors in marginal 10a climates as long as the soils are well draining and there is plenty of sunshine. Common names for the 70 or so species formerly placed in the genus include motherinlaws tongue, devils tongue, jinns tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. Sansevieria is a historically recognized genus of flowering plants, native to africa, madagascar and southern asia, now included in the genus dracaena on the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies. Published by endangered species press 12571 red hili avenue. Pdf the antibacterial activity of certain sansevieria thunb. Hess 2002 or in dracaenaceae ipni 2016 or asparagaceae tropicos 2016.
The long, linear leaves are usually green with contrasting darker green stripes but may have yellow andor white stripes along the edges or may have yellow cross bands. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Snake plants do not need lots of water, which is one of the reasons why theyre so easy to care for. How to care for sansevieria snake plant sunday gardener. It is also known under several common names, such as snake plant of mother in laws tongue.
List of various diseases cured by sansevieria trifasciata. Plants profile for sansevieria hyacinthoides iguanatail. Gorgeous sprays of white flowers with a faint scent open at night. Sansevieria sansevieria hyacinthoides lee county extension plant council. December 2008 plants are multicellular, photosynthesizing eucaryotes. Sansevieria trifasciata hahnii birds nest sansevieria is a common 6o to 8o tall dwarf form used in communal potted plant arrangements and as a small groundcover. However, there is another very similar plant naturalised in queensland i. Sansevieria francisii, sansevieria parva, sansevieria kirkii, sansevieria aethiopica, sansevieria caulescens, and sansevieria metallica against staphylococcus aureus deepa et al. Winterspring bloomer sansevieria hyacinthoides family. Sansevieria trifasciata and its many cultivars are among the most popular houseplants, popularly called.
Its rhizomes are sturdy, fibrous and bright orange. Global invasive species database 2020 species profile. The fleshy or leathery leaves, which are usually radical, are for the most part swordshaped, flat, and canaliculate or cylindrical. These attractive leaves are dark green with light green, irregular bands that run across the leafs width. The oldest known land plants in the fossil record are ordovician to silurian. Recently assigned to the family asparagaceae, the genus sansevieria counts about 70 species, nearly all native to africa, arabia and madagascar. Sansevieria hyacinthoides bowstring hemp question number question answer score 1. Sansevieria asparagaceae, nolinoideae is a herbaceous clade within dracaena. Sansevieria hyacinthoides linnaeus, 1753 snakeplant in florida, usa. While the most common sansevieria is called the snake plant. The taxonomic disposition of plants here treated as sansevieria hyacinthoides has varied. Sansevieria species are also used as a source of fibre and in traditional african medicine. Creeping rhizomes send heads of two to five wide leathery leaves, furling out from narrowed petioles, of richlypatterned emeraldtones. See more ideas about sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant and mother in law tongue.
However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Ive been tossing around getting the splendid sansevieria thanks to you, i wont. The small flowers have a simple perianth that is sixparted. Sansevieria hyacinthioides is an extremely durable, and tough rhizomatous perennial. Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a robust, evergreen, perennial herb, up to 600 mm high. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in.
Sansevieria angustifolia baker sansevieria ceylonica oken sansevieria fulvocincta haw. There are many different types of sansevieria and most, including the popular sansevieria trifasciata, are perfectly well behaved and make hardy, attractive indoor plants. Prain snake plant sansevieria laurentii other common names. Sansevieria article about sansevieria by the free dictionary. This is a lowmaintenance plant that requires minimal care. Central phoenix sansevieria hyacinthoides grows well in my garden. See more ideas about mother in law tongue, snake plant and plants. Sansevieria in world checklist of selected plant families. Sansevieria hyacinthoides wildflower indigenous plant database. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. This subtropical to tropical plant is cold tolerant only in extreme southern portions. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Sansevieria hyacinthoides iguanatail sansevieria longiflora. Sansevieria is a genus of about 70 species of flowering plants, native to africa, madagascar and southern asia.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides bowstring hemp sansevieria hyacinthoides bowstring hemp sanshyacsahy2 appearance. A bareroot plant put in the ground in 2010 is now a large patch and has provided cuttings for two pots and another inground location. Sansevieria hyancinthanoides is an extremely durable and tough plant with long, linear leaves, often with light green contrasting horizontal markings. Most of them are native to tropcial africa, like kenya or tanzania. Some species have variegated leaves, with silvery or whitish transverse bands. Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a succulent perennial herb widely used as herbal medicine. I didnt know hed written about anything other than sansevieria the two books, plus journal articles.
Bowstring hemp, devils tongue, good luck plant, lucky plant, mother inlawstongue, snake sansevieria. Sansevieria pearsonii spiky motherinlaws tongue sansevieria roxburghiana indian bowstring hemp. Sansevieria pearsonii spiky motherinlaws tongue sansevieria roxburghiana indian bowstring hemp sansevieria senegambica bowstring hemp sansevieria trifasciata vipers bowstring hemp legal status. Motherinlawstongue sansevieria trifasciata is a quite distinctive species. Download individual recognition cards pdf average file size, 500 kb or purchase the set. In fact, you may be more likely to overwater the plant and put the roots at risk of rotting. By hermine stover, sansevieria collector, grower, and owner of endangered species nursery. Sansevieria hyacinthoides in flora of north america. Sansevieria cylindrica on left in a cactus show, and dozens for sale in southern california nursery. Most species occupy terrestrial environments, but they also occur in freshwater and saltwater aquatic environments. Sansevieria species, snake plant, african bowstring hemp. Sansevieria moonshine sansevieria moonglow silver snake plant air purifier snake plant snakeplant easy to grow plant drought tolerant plant groundandleaf. Sansevieria hyacinthoides kumbula indigenous nursery.
The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 287144 with original publication details. Sansevieria hyacinthoides snakeplant captiva island. Ethnobotanical studies in the genus sansevieria thunb. Names of sansevieria trifasciata in various languages of. Sansevieria hyacinthoides bowstring hemp this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. These two species can be distinguished by the following differences. Tustln,california 92680 first edition september, 1983 1. Druce is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus sansevieria family asparagaceae. They multiply at the base from a rhizome with offshoots. Gilman2 introduction birds nest is a stiff, vaselike, herbaceous perennial that attains a height of about 6 inches. This is a most vigorous species, widely distributed in the central and southern regions of africa, on rocky outcrops and in woodlands. Motherinlaws tongue, or snake plant sansevieria trifasciata, is a popular houseplant with yellowstriped leaves and tiny pale green scented flowers. I tried to look him up in, but saw no books for sale other than one of the two on sansevieria.
The discoverer of the sansevieria, vincenzo petanga wanted this plant named after pietro antonio sansevierino 17241771 who established a garden of rare and exotic plants in the south of italy but carl thunberg named it after raimondo di sangro 17101771 an italian nobleman, inventor, soldier, writer and scientist. An sansevieria hyacinthoides in nahilalakip ha genus nga sansevieria, ngan familia nga asparagaceae. Sansevieria bowstring hemp, a genus of perennial herbs of the family agavaceae. It will grow in full sun but is far more vigourous and attractive grown in shade. Sansevieria hyacinthoides wildflower indigenous plant. Recognition cards ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. Pdf the genus sansevieria family dracaenaceae in zimbabwe. Based on the following specimens collected in cameron and hidalgo counties of the lower rio grande valley of south texas, we report sansevieria hyacinthoides as new to the spontaneous flora of texas.
Aug 29, 20 the baseball bat sansevieria, sansevieria hallii, is a relatively hardy species, forming very thick, grooved, tubular, arching, mottled leaves up to 2 long. Pdf the antibacterial activity of certain sansevieria. Its simple, elliptic leaves are arranged in a rosette. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in sansevieria trifasciata.
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