| Protologue: |
Sansevieria 51: 5-10 (2023). |
| Subgenus: |
Sansevieria |
| Group: |
Sansevieria dawei |
| Etymology: |
This species is named for Lalak Rock, a geological feature in eastern Uganda. |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Uganda. |
| Brief Description: |
This is an acaulescent, narrow-leaf rhizomatous species with 2-4 lanceolate leaves 30-42 cm long by 2.8-3.1 cm wide. The leaves are erect to spreading, often bending near the midpoint. The smooth medium-green leaves have lighter colored bands and blotches and are broadly guttered with a soft tip. The color, banding, and blotches are highly variable among individual plants. The inflorescence is simple and 39-64 cm tall with 2-3 flowers per cluster. |
| Similar Species: |
Sansevieria lalakana is related to S. coleana. |
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Sansevieria lalakana in habitat in eastern Uganda showing the large variation in leaf characteristics of this species.
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Sansevieria lalakana flowering in Tom Forrest's garden in Kampala, Uganda.
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