| Protologue: |
Sansevieria Online 11 (2023). |
| Subgenus: |
Sansevieria |
| Group: |
Sansevieria scimitariformis |
| Etymology: |
This species is named for the late Dave Richards, who was a plant collector from Harare, Zimbabwe. |
| Distribution: |
This species is only found on the Great Dyke, specifically at the Mpinge Pass. |
| Brief Description: |
This acaulescent, broad-leaf rhizomatous species with 2-5 lanceolate leaves 35-65 cm long by 9-20 cm wide. The leaves are stiff, upright to spreading, rough on both sides, and glaucous blue-green with a reddish margin. The leaves are broadly guttered and taper to an acute but soft tip. The inflorescence is simple, 50-60 cm tall with 3-4 flowers per cluster. |
| Similar Species: |
Sansevieria richardsii is related to other species from southeastern Africa, particularly Sansevieria scimitariformis, but that species occurs in Malawi and has a capitate inflorescence. |
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| No photographs are available for Sansevieria richardsii. |
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