Biology:Sansevieria stuckyi
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Sansevieria |
| Species: | S. stuckyi
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| Sansevieria stuckyi God.-Leb.
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Sansevieria stuckyi is a common, easily cultured succulent member of the plant subfamily Nolinoideae native to equatorial Africa.
Description
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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
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