Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 164 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765846
Common Names
- Mannii Dragon Tree
- Mannii Dracaena
- Mannii Dragon Plant
Description
Dracaena mannii (also called Mann's Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single trunk with long, narrow leaves and a flowering stem with a single white or pink flower. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dracaena mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. It can also be used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dracaena mannii has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracaena mannii 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 mannii
Dracaena mannii is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.
Dracaena mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracaena mannii?
Dracaena mannii
What is the common name of Dracaena mannii?
Mann's Dragon Tree
What is the natural habitat of Dracaena mannii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,