Sansevieria zeylanica — iNaturalist
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About
This plant, known scientifically as *Dracaena zeylanica* and commonly traded under the synonym *Sansevieria zeylanica*, is a leafier species compared to its close relative, *Dracaena trifasciata*. It is characterized by its lack of a distinct petiole, making it visually distinct from other common snake plants.
Field notes
Morphology
The leaves are described as being leafier, forming a rosette of 10–16 leaves, and they lack a petiole, only becoming slightly narrower at the base.
Distribution & habitat
Native to southern India and Sri Lanka.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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