Dracaena fernaldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fernaldii
ID:
836004
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.St.John) Jankalski
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Sansevieria 18: 20 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835339
Common Names
- Fernaldii Dragon Tree
- Dracaena Fernaldii
- Fernaldii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dracaena fernaldii (also called Dracaena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Dracaena fernaldii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracaena fernaldii is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dracaena fernaldii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Dracaena fernaldii
Dracaena fernaldii is found in the Caribbean Islands
Dracaena fernaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracaena fernaldii?
Dracaena fernaldii
What is the common name of Dracaena fernaldii?
Fernald's Dragon Tree
Where is Dracaena fernaldii native to?
Southeast Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372566: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
Stephen Jankalski (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jankalski' in the authors string.