| Protologue: |
Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Kew 8: 306 (1913). |
| Subgenus: |
Paniculatus |
| Group: |
Sansevieria arborescens |
| Etymology: |
This species is named for the proximity of its type locality to Bagamoyo, Tanzania. |
| Distribution: |
Northeastern coastal Tanzania. |
| Brief Description: |
This caulescent and rhizomatous species has stems up to 200 cm tall. The smooth dark green leaves are flexible, linear-lanceolate to linear in shape, spiralled, and are recurved or recurved and spreading. The leaves typically are 34-40 cm long and 1.6-2.5 cm wide. The top of the leaves are concave with a shallow gutter and a sharp tip. The leaf margin is thin and red-brown with white edge. It has a branching paniculate inflorescence that is 40-55 cm tall with about 6 flowers per cluster. |
| Similar Species: |
Sansevieria bagamoyoensis is readily distinguished from all other arborescent species with its narrow, flexible and light green leaves. The leaves of Sansevieria dumetescens are wider and the stems are stouter than S. bagamoyoensis; otherwise, this species is rather distinct within the genus. |
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A stand of Sansevieria bagamoyoensis west of Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
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Sansevieria bagamoyoensis (Bhitala 1014) in cultivation.
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