Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
salvianii
ID:
794765

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 28: 28 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794098

Common Names

  • Dracontioides salvianii
  • Salvian's Dracontioides
  • Brazilian Dracontioides

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Description

Dracontioides salvianii (also called Chinese Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to China and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests, usually in the shade of other trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dracontioides salvianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracontioides salvianii are white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracontioides salvianii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining, moist soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dracontioides salvianii

Dracontioides salvianii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Dracontioides salvianii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracontioides salvianii?

Dracontioides salvianii

What type of plant is Dracontioides salvianii?

Dracontioides salvianii is a shrub

Where is Dracontioides salvianii native to?

Dracontioides salvianii is native to Brazil

Species in the Dracontioides genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439856-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.