Snake Plants
Throughout its history, snake plant has been known as Sansevieria. The Dracaena genus was first added to the plant family in 2017. Snake Plants: Scientific Information The scientific name of the snake plant has recently been changed to Dracaena trifasciata.
But why have the plant names been changed? Plant names are changed for one of two or three causes. To begin, the name that appears first on paper is the oldest. If a printed record with a different name for a plant is discovered and it is a more established report than the one with the present name, it is altered. The next possibility is that it was initially misidentified.
If you’re already familiar with the name sansevieria, let’s just stick to the name, snake plant. Snake plants, which originated in West Africa’s tropical jungles, appear to flourish in hot, sunny environments. Snake plants thrived in a region of Africa that extended from Nigeria to the Congo before becoming a popular indoor plant. The species has grown in popularity as an indoor houseplant all around the world since then.
The plant is native to West Africa and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Only a few of the variations are Hahnii, Laurentii, Compacta, Goldiana, and Silbersee. The sizes and shapes of the plants range from small snake plants to a twisted-sister type with wavy leaves.
Across civilizations, the plant is known by a variety of names. It’s also known as mother-in-language law in English. Snake plants are known in Portuguese as Espada de Sâo Jorge, or Saint George’s sword. In Japan, the plant is known as a tiger’s tail. According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, the variegated variety of snake plants, or Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii,’ has been added to the list of air-purifying plants.
Varieties Of Snake Plants
Sansevieria Cylindrica
Sansevieria cylindrica is a kind of Sansevieria. Sansevieria is a species of Sansevieria that originated in South Africa. It’s a rare occurrence. The erect, columnar leaves can reach a length of a meter and a thickness of 2 to 3 cm. They range in hue from green to grey. Dark green transverse stripes are seen on young plants. With time, the leaves grow a bit furrowed. This sansevieria comes in a variety of cultivars, including “Spaghetti,” “Skyline,” and “Patula.”
Sansevieria Francisii
This Sansevieria is native to Kenya and has a trunk-like form with upturned leaves. The height of the person is 30 cm. These taper to a tip and are marbled from dark to bright green. Plants produce runners with a variety of offsets. Cuttings can be propagated with these.
Sansevieria Hyacinthoides
As the name implies, “African bowstring hemp” comes from Africa. In the shadow of the trees, it grows in thick, tiny clusters. The leaves can grow to be 120 centimeters long. They’re a medium green hue with dark green transverse stripes, and they’re extremely wide with short stems. They are loosely arranged in a wide rosette. Long rhizomes are produced by the plant.
Sansevieria Zeylanica
Sansevieria zeylanica is a kind of Sansevieria. Sri Lanka is home to the Sansevieria species. Sansevieria can be found in sandy and rocky arid regions. They have an erect posture and can grow to be 60 to 70 cm tall. The green-white leaves have a leathery texture. The leaf surface is dotted with green, somewhat wavy lines. The roots of the plants create a flat structure. Only repotting is required if the roots are about to rupture the pot. After that, the plant may be split.
Sansevieria Senegambica
“As the name implies, “African bowstring hemp” comes from Africa. In the shadow of the trees, it grows in thick, tiny clusters. The leaves can grow to be 120 centimeters long. They’re a medium green hue with dark green transverse stripes, and they’re extremely wide with short stems. They are loosely arranged in a wide rosette. Long rhizomes are produced by the plant.
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