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Dracaena pinguicula (P.R.O.Bally) Byng & Christenh.
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sansevieria pinguicula P.R.O.Bally |
| Common Name: | Walking Sansevieria |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb up to 0.3 m wide which looks like an Agave. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The juvenile form of this species forms a rosette of thick, fleshy leaves which are bluish to grey with reddish leaf margins. The upper surface curves inward to form a shallow channel. In the mature form, leaves are arranged in 2 rows on opposite sides of the stem. |
| Flowers | This species seldom flowers under cultivation. Brownish flowers are arranged in panicles. |
| Etymology | This species is known as the Walking Sansevieria, because the offsets form stilt-like roots which resemble legs. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Shallow Media |
| Propagation Method | Sucker |
| Plant Growth Rate Remarks | Slow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Blue, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Panicle |
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Others
| Master ID | 31823 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6223 |
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