Sansevieria concinna N.E. Br.

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Swanepoel Timber Concession, Cheringoma

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Small tributary gorge in Khodzue Gorge system

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Synonyms:	Sansevieria subspicata Baker var. concinna (N.E.Br.) Mbugua
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Frequency:	Locally frequent
Status:	Native
Description:	Perennial herb, growing from a Leaves mostly 2-5, rarely more, more ore less narrowly lanceolate, up to 35 cm long and up to 5 cm wide, narrowing into a distinct petiole, deep green with paler transverse bands. Flowering stem up to 37 cm tall with the peduncle 10-20 cm long, tinged and spotted with purple. Inflorescence a dense raceme. Flowers in clusters of 3-6. perianth 55-60 mm long, creamy-white with a tube c.40 mm long. Fruit 9-15 mm wide.
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Habitat:	Evergreen scrub on termite mounds, coastal scrub and dune vegetation.
Altitude range:	5 - 400 m
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Worldwide distribution:	Coastal southern Tanzania, Mozambique, southern Zimbabwe and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Mozambique distribution:	MS,GI
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Red data list status:	Lower Risk - near threatened
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Content last updated:	Friday 25 May 2018
Literature:	Bandeira, S., Bolnick, D. & Barbosa, F. (2007). Wild Flowers of Southern Mozambique Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique Pages 63 - 64. (Includes a picture). Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 126. La Croix, I. (2010). Dracaenaceae Flora Zambesiaca 13(2) Page 25. Siebert, S. & Mössmer, M. (Editors) (2002). SABONET Southern Mozambique Expedition 2001; Provisional Plant Checklist of the Maputo Elephant Reserve (MER) and Licuati Forest Reserve (LFR) SABONET News 7(1) Page 25.

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