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Botanical information
Botanical information
Sansevieria suffruticosa is an evergreen, succulent perennial native to Eastern Africa. The leaves are spreading upright, stiff, and cylindrical, with a central groove extending from the base to around halfway up the length of the leaf. It usually grows as a dense clump of upright leaves. The leaves are dark green with pale green transverse bands, featuring a smooth, glossy, and succulent texture. Their thickness and fleshy nature enable water storage, making the plant drought - resistant.
Botanical information
Botanical information
Common Name/s: Succulent snake plant, Bowstring Hemp, Blue Clone
Scientific Name: Sansevieria suffruticosa, Dracaena suffruticosa
Taxonomical Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Sub kingdom:Embryophyta
Superdivision: Angiosperms
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Subclass: Liliidae
Order: Asparagales
Family:Asparagaceae
Genus: Sansevieria
Species:Sansevieria suffruticosa
Properties
Properties
Succulent Snake Plant (Sansevieria suffruticosa) possesses antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities. Grow in very bright light to maintain strong pale coloration. Though we have only grown this plant indoors, the Sansevieria suffruticosa group is noted for its relative cold tolerance and this plant may be able to be used outdoors in Southern California in locations such as under an eave that is sheltered from winter rainfall and frost. If anyone has experience with this, we would love to heartheir experiences with it.
Habitat/Distribution
Habitat/Distribution
It needs very bright light to keep its strong pale color and is usually grown indoors.
The Sansevieria suffruticosa is relatively cold - tolerant. In Southern California, it may be planted outdoors under eaves to avoid winter rain and frost.
Constituents
Constituents
The Succulent snake plant contains hesperitin.
It also has 4-hydroxybenzoic acid as one of its constituents.
Ginsenoside Rg2 is present in the Succulent snake plant.
Quinic acid is another constituent found in this plant.
Uses
Uses
Industrial Uses:
Widely used in landscaping projects to create visually stunning and water - efficient gardens.
Sought after by interior decorators, event planners, and floral designers for their artistic and aesthetic appeal in arrangements and displays.
Their low - maintenance requirements and ornamental beauty make them perfect for indoor and outdoor gardening, adding greenery to living spaces, balconies, and windowsills.
Pharmaceutical Uses:
Known for their ability to remove toxins and pollutants from the air, such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.
Pharmacological Uses:
Gonorrhea
Trypanosomiasis
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