Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Mother-in-law's Tongue

Sansevieria aethiopica

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Description - from Wikipedia

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 hunting and fishing purposes.

References

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Species Characteristics

Tolerances & suitability

Good garden plant Good garden plant

Aspect

Semi-shade Semi-shade
Shade Shade

Plant types

Succulent Succulent

Spatial classification

Nursery availability

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