sansevieria

Examples

• All

• The thick leaves of the sansevieria help it retain water during dry periods.

• Some varieties of sansevieria are valued for their strong fibers, used in making ropes.

• I bought a beautiful sansevieria for my living room.

• The sansevieria thrives in low light conditions.

• A sansevieria can thrive indoors with minimal care, making it popular in offices and homes.

• The thick leaves of the sansevieria help it retain water during dry periods.

• The sansevieria thrives in low light conditions.

Synonyms

S

Sansevieria trifasciata

vssansevieria

• Specialized

8.1

A common houseplant with long, stiff leaves that grow upright

is the wider genus term covering multiple species

M

mother-in-law's tongue

vssansevieria

5.5

A houseplant with long upright thick leaves often called snake plant

is the botanical genus name rather than the everyday common name

B

bowstring hemp

vssansevieria

9.1

A tropical African houseplant with long, pointed leaves

is mainly considered an ornamental houseplant rather than a fiber crop

Compounds

S

Sansevieria guineensis

• Specialized

9.9

A tropical African plant with long stiff leaves that people use as a houseplant and for strong ropes

S

Sansevieria zeylanica

• Specialized

9.9

A tropical plant with thick banded green leaves often kept indoors

Surface Forms

Etymology