Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
766395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 59: 210 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765728

Common Names

  • Curtisii Dracaena
  • Dragon Tree
  • Striped Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena curtisii (also called Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to India. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with a stout, much-branched trunk and tufted crown of leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena curtisii 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

The flower of Dracaena curtisii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena curtisii can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting of the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and place in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Dracaena curtisii

Dracaena curtisii is native to tropical Africa.

Dracaena curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena curtisii?

Dracaena curtisii

What is the common name of Dracaena curtisii?

Curtisii Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena curtisii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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