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Summary
Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Agavaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Asparagaceae.
Can be misspelt as Sansevieria zeylandica
Physical Characteristics
Sansevieria zeylanica is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Sansevieria zeylandica (misspelt)
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The dried rhizomes and roots provide material for antiseptic ointments[317 ]. The roots are used for purgative, tonic, expectorant and anti-fever remedies[317 ]. The plant is used traditionally in the treatment of septic wounds[317 ]. Modern research has confirmed that an aqueous extract of the plant possesses antifungal properties[317 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
A fibre is obtained from the leaves[317 ]. It is used for making mats, sails, cordage, coarse cloth and the production of paper pulp[46 , 317 , 454 ]. Carbon Farming - Industrial Crop: fiber.
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
A succulent. Climate: subtropical to tropical. Humidity: semi-arid to humid. Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil[200 ]. Prefers a pH in the range 6 - 7[200 ]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[200 ]. A good house or pot plant. Carbon Farming - Cultivation: minor global crop. Management: hay.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed. Division of the rootstock. Leaf cuttings. Cut the leaf into sections about 5cm long, place in a 2:1 mix of sand and peat in a propagating case with a bottom heat of 18°c[200 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Ceylon Bowstring Hemp
Native Range
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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