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Snake plant 
| Local Name |
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Snake plant |
| Botanical Name |
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Sansevieria roxburghiana Schult. & Schult.f. |
| Common Name |
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Snake plant |
| Family |
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Asparagaceae |
| Distribution |
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It is cultivated and naturalized in Odisha. It is native to parts of South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has been introduced to other tropical and subtropical regions around the world. |
| Habit |
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Herb |
| Short Description |
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It is a hardy, evergreen succulent. It features sword-shaped, variegated leaves that grow in a rosette, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance indoor gardens. |
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Descriptions
It is a robust perennial succulent. The plant
features thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that grow
upright in a rosette pattern. Each leaf is dark green with
distinctive lighter green horizontal bands and a slightly
rough texture. It produces small, tubular, greenish-white
flowers on a long flowering stalk.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
February - April
Use(s)
The plant is primarily valued for its ornamental
purposes.
