Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
766343

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Mann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 207 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765676

Common Names

  • Golden Dracaena
  • Aurea Dracaena
  • Dragon Tree

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Description

Dracaena aurea (also called Golden Dracaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is found in dry grassland, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena aurea is often used as an ornamental plant, and can be used as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a living fence. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, and the sap is used to treat wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena aurea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena aurea can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Dracaena aurea

Dracaena aurea can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dracaena aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena aurea?

Dracaena aurea

What is the common name of Dracaena aurea?

Golden Dragon Tree

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena aurea?

It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats

Species in the Dracaena genus

Dracaena acaulis, Dracaena acutissima, Dracaena adamii, Dracaena afromontana, Dracaena aletriformis, Dracaena americana, Dracaena angustifolia, Dracaena arborea, Dracaena aubryana, Dracaena aurea, Dracaena bicolor, Dracaena brachyphylla, Dracaena braunii, Dracaena breviflora, Dracaena bueana, Dracaena calocephala, Dracaena cambodiana, Dracaena camerooniana, Dracaena cantleyi, Dracaena cerasifera, Dracaena chiniana, Dracaena cincta, Dracaena cinnabari, Dracaena cochinchinensis, Dracaena concinna, Dracaena conferta, Dracaena congoensis, Dracaena cristula, Dracaena cubensis, Dracaena curtisii, Dracaena cuspidata, Dracaena draco, Dracaena ellenbeckiana, Dracaena elliptica, Dracaena finlaysonii, Dracaena floribunda, Dracaena fontanesiana, Dracaena forbesii, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena glomerata, Dracaena goldieana, Dracaena granulata, Dracaena griffithii, Dracaena halapepe, Dracaena hanningtonii, Dracaena hewittii, Dracaena hokouensis, Dracaena kirkii, Dracaena konaensis, Dracaena lancea,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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