Sansevieria aethiopica
Mother-in-law's Tongue · Asparagaceae
Also known as Sansevieria scabrifolia. Common names: Bowstring hemp.
Dracaena aethiopica is a species of succulent plant widely distributed in Southern Africa.
About Mother-in-law's Tongue
Dracaena aethiopica is a species of succulent plant widely distributed in Southern Africa. Its binomial name—aethiopica—refers to its origins in Africa. A highly variable species, it grows in desert or dry shrubland (like many in its genus) and spreads rhizomatically. The leaves grow in rosettes and may be up to 70 centimetres (2.3 ft) tall. Genetically, this species is most closely related to Dracaena ballyi. In Africa, this species has been used to augment poisons for...
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | — |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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