Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
766436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ker Gawl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 27: t. 1081 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765769

Common Names

  • Fragrans Dracaena
  • Dragon Tree
  • Striped Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena fragrans (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 fragrans is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and offices. It is also known to help reduce stress and anxiety, and can be used to purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena fragrans 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 fragrans is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 10 feet tall. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a container or in the ground. Propagation is done by division of the root ball or by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans is native to tropical Africa.

Dracaena fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena fragrans?

Dracaena fragrans

What is the common name of Dracaena fragrans?

Fragrans Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena fragrans?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304662: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.