Dracaena aethiopica
(Thunb.) Byng & Christenh.
Bowstring hemp
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Description
A herb without a stem. It has a ring of leaves and an underground stem or rhizome 1.2 cm thick. There are 2 leaves on each plant and these are erect or curved back.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
Sansevieria aethiopica Thunb.Sansevieria caespitosa DinterSansevieria glauca Haw.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
