Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
draco
ID:
766406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 12 , 2: 246 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765739

Common Names

  • Draco Dracaena
  • Dragon Tree
  • Striped Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena draco (also called Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and Morocco. 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 draco 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dracaena draco sub. draco
Dracaena draco sub. ajgal Benabid & Cuzin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena draco 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 draco is an evergreen tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. The seedlings should be grown in a medium with high humidity and good air circulation.

Where to Find Dracaena draco

Dracaena draco is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Dracaena draco FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena draco?

Dracaena draco

What is the common name of Dracaena draco?

Draco Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena draco?

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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