Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
perrotii
ID:
1412317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Warburg) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.2125. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424782

Common Names

  • Perrotii Dracaena
  • Perrot's Dracaena
  • Perrot's Dragon Tree

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Description

Dracaena perrotii (also called Perrot's Dracaena, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is found in humid montane forests, often growing on moss-covered branches.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena perrotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena perrotii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shape. The seedling is a small, green stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Dracaena perrotii

Dracaena perrotii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Dracaena perrotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena perrotii?

Dracaena perrotii

What type of plant is Dracaena perrotii?

It is a type of evergreen shrub

Where is Dracaena perrotii found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.