Bowstring hemp
Dracaena aethiopia

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sansevieria aethiopica Thunb.; Sansevieria caespitosa Dinter; Sansevieria glauca Haw.