Sansevieria mansfeldii
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Photo: Manfred J Spindler
Harare, Zimbabwe
Photo: Manfred J Spindler
Harare, Zimbabwe
Photo: Manfred J Spindler
Harare, Zimbabwe
Photo: Manfred J Spindler
Harare, Zimbabwe
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
The new taxon differs from Sansevieria conspicua by its much slimmer and longer leaves which clasp each other and are curved in cross-section, exhibiting a distinct zigzag pattern. Their white flowers are not only larger, but they also stand out strongly with 7-9 flowers per cluster. (Spindler, MJ, 2026). |
| Type location: |
Zimbabwe |
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| Derivation of specific name: | mansfeldii: after Peter A. Mansfeld, book author and editor of "Sansevieria Online" from Hamburg in Germany, who has made a significant contribution to the science and understanding of sansevierias due to his almost 50 years of experience |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe only |
| FZ divisions: | S |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 13 July 2026 |
| Literature: |
Spindler, M.J. (2026). A new species of Sansevieria in Zimbabwe Sansevieria Online 14(2) Pages 1 - 6. (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Sansevieria mansfeldiiAfrican Plant Database: Sansevieria mansfeldii
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Sansevieria mansfeldii
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Sansevieria mansfeldii
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Sansevieria mansfeldii
JSTOR Plant Science: Sansevieria mansfeldii
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Sansevieria mansfeldii
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