Sansevieria ehrenbergii

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An erect herb or shrub. It grows 25 cm high. It can be spreading and has almost no stem. There are 5-9 leaves and these can be 1.8 m long.

Also put in the family Dracaenaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry stony or sandy soil. It grows from sea level to 1,900 m above sea level. It can grow in shade. It is a desert plant. It can grow in arid places. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Djibouti, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen

How it is used for food

The roots have useful water in the desert.

Edible parts

Roots - water

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

A-ia, Aleko, Algat, Alghe, Arcanti, Askine, Ehka, Hig, Seber, Wende-kacha, Xaskul

Synonyms

Acyntha ehrenbergii (Schweinf. ex Baker) Kuntze; Acyntha rorida (Lanza) Chiov.; Dracaena hanningtonia Baker; Pleomele hanningtonii (Baker) N. E. Br.; Sanseviera rorida Lanza;