Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kupensis
ID:
835979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mwachala, Cheek, Eb.Fisch. & Muasya

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 614 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835314

Common Names

  • Kupensis Dragon Tree
  • Dracaena Kupensis
  • Kupensis

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Description

Dracaena kupensis (also called Kup's dracaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody root system. It is found in dry open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena kupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena kupensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena kupensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dracaena kupensis

Dracaena kupensis is found in Indonesia.

Dracaena kupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena kupensis?

Dracaena kupensis

What is the common name of Dracaena kupensis?

Kupuas Dragon Tree

Where is Dracaena kupensis 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-372541: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
Geoffrey Mwachala (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mwachala' in the authors string.