Status:
valid
Authors:
Yu H.Yan & H.J.Guo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 44: 185 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808499
Common Names
- Impressive Dracaena
- Impressive Dracaena
- Impressive Dracaena
Description
Drimia mzimvubuensis (also called Mzimvubu Drimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dracaena impressivenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracaena impressivenia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracaena impressivenia is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Dracaena impressivenia
Dracaena impressivenia is native to tropical Africa.
Dracaena impressivenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracaena impressivenia?
Dracaena impressivenia
What is the natural habitat of Dracaena impressivenia?
Grassy woodland and heathland
What is the flowering period of Dracaena impressivenia?
August to October
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
Yu Hong Yan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yu H.Yan' in the authors string.
Hui Jun Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Guo' in the authors string.