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[SANS] S. parva and S. dooneri

S. parva and the very closely allied S. dooneri occur in Kenya, roughly
between Nairobi and Nakuru. According to growing conditions both produce up
to 20 linear-lanceolate, handsomely marked leaves up to 40 cm long and 3 cm
wide. The leaves of S. parva are deeply channelled, stiffer and more erect,
those of S. dooneri flatter, therefore more flexible and more recurved.
However, intermediate as well as extreme forms occur within their range of
distribution. All are modest in their requirements, easily grown and
flowering readily. Plants with more characteristics of S. dooneri are very
pretty. It is surprising that this species, though represented in many
collections, is not more widely used as a horticultural plant. It could
well serve instead of ferns or begonias to add variety to bowl-gardens.

Frances Verrity
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