Biology:Sansevieria stuckyi

Sansevieria stuckyi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asparagaceae
Subfamily:	Nolinoideae
Genus:	Sansevieria
Species:	S. stuckyi
Binomial name
Sansevieria stuckyi God.-Leb.
Synonyms
Acyntha stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Chiov. Sansevieria andradae God.-Leb. ex Gérôme

Sansevieria stuckyi is a common, easily cultured succulent member of the plant subfamily Nolinoideae native to equatorial Africa.

Description

Sansevieria stuckyi in habitat

Sansevieria stuckyi or "Diocletian's Spear" - (Popular name) can form clustering series of short, distichous stems each bearing from one to several erect leaves, along the trailing rhizomes of the plant. Leaves are circular in cross-section but with a shallow channel on the inner side, leathery, fleshy, dark and decorated with pale marbling. Plants grow to a height of approximately 2 metres depending on light and moisture availability.

Inflorescences occur in spring or autumn, bearing fragrant, yellow-white flowers.

Cultivation

Extremely easy to grow, S. stuckyi can tolerate shade, heat and dry conditions and grows well in almost any collection. Will thrive on any soil, under any light intensity and with any amount of water. Can be wintered in a warm or cool environment with extremely rare watering.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7418987 entry