Family ASPARAGACEAE
Genus Sansevieria
Species aethiopica
SA Plant Number
Basionym Sansevieria aethiopica

Sansevieria aethiopica is a hardy, evergreen, succulent plant that is very variable in size and shape, and that spreads from shooting, subterranean, horizontal stems. Rosettes of erect, mottled leaves form dense stands under vegetation.

At irregular periods during the year a tall, flowering stem carries scented, creamy, whitish-yellow, tubular flowers that open towards the evening. These are followed by reddish-orange berries that attract birds.

Extensively used as a medicinal plant. Makes a beautiful form plant. Particularly good for planting in dry, dark, shady areas under trees.

Size: 30 to 50cm

Birds: The berries attract birds to the garden.

Cut Flower: The sculptural leaves lend themselves well to modern, artful flower arrangements.

Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat Sandy rock pockets under trees, sandy soil under trees  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade, Position: Shade - Light, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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