sansevieria

[ san-suh-vee-eer-ee-uh, -suh-veer-ee-uh ]

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Sansevieria, of the agave family, grown as a houseplant for its stiff, sword-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers.

sansevieria

/ ˌsænsɪˈvɪərɪə /

noun

1. any herbaceous perennial plant of the liliaceous genus Sansevieria, of Old World tropical regions. Some are cultivated as house plants for their erect bayonet-like fleshy leaves of variegated green (mother-in-law's tongue); others yield useful fibre (bowstring hemp)

Word History and Origins

Origin of sansevieria¹

1795–1805; < New Latin; named after San Seviero, principality of Raimondo di Sangro (1710–71), learned Neapolitan; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of sansevieria¹

New Latin, named after Raimondo di Sangro (1710–71), Italian scholar and prince of San Severo

Example Sentences

Pistils also has a monstera named Swiss Cheese Vine and a sansevieria named Samurai.

From Washington Post

Sisal hemp and Sansevieria have been experimented with, but without any distinct influence upon the trade output.

From Project Gutenberg

The leaves of species of Sansevieria yield a valuable fibre.

From Project Gutenberg