Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
766532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 203 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765865

Common Names

  • Dracaena Novoguineensis
  • Dracaena Novoguinea
  • Novoguineensis Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, and is found in tropical forests. It is a large, evergreen shrub, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. The flowers are borne in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis

Dracaena novoguineensis is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.

Dracaena novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena novoguineensis?

Dracaena novoguineensis

What is the common name of Dracaena novoguineensis?

New Guinea Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena novoguineensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,

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