Sansevieria cylindrica
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| Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer, 1837 |
Sansevieria cylindrica, also known as the Cylindrical Snake Plant or Spear Sansevieria,[1] is a succulent plant native to Angola. S. cylindrica has striped, round leaves that are smooth and a green-gray color. A single leaf is about 1.2 in (3 cm) thick and grows to a height between 2 ft (1 m) and 5 ft (2 m).[1] The Spear Sansevieria grows fan-shaped, with its stiff leaves growing from a basal rosette. The species is interesting in having rounded instead of strap-shaped leaves caused by a failure to express genes which would cause the cylindrical bud to differentiate dorsoventrally or produce a distinctive and familiar top and bottom surface to the leaf blade.[1][2] The plant blooms once a year in the spring or mid-summer,[3] producing 1.5 in (4 cm) greenish-white tubular flowers tinged with pink.[2] The species is drought-tolerant and in captivity needs water only about once every other week during the breeding season.[2] The species was described by Wenceslas Bojer in 1837. Sansevieria cylindrica received its name from a competition in a Dutch national newspaper.[1] It is popular as an ornamental plant[1] as it is easy to culture and take care of in a home.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Thongthiraj, Rahpee. Get Inspired with Sansevierias: The Perfect Solution for Your Home Garden. California Cactus Center. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ a b c d Lemke, Cal (2002-01-25). Sanseviera cylindrica. Plant of the Week. University of Oklahoma Department of Biology and Microbiology. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ PlantFiles: Spear Sansevieria. PlantFiles. Dave’s Garden. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
