Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.2125. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003041
Common Names
- Dracaena powellii
- Powell's Dracaena
- Powell Dracaena
Description
Dracaena powellii (also called Powell's Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dracaena powellii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracaena powellii is a small, white flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracaena powellii can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Dracaena powellii
Dracaena powellii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Dracaena powellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracaena powellii?
Dracaena powellii
What is the natural habitat of Dracaena powellii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Dracaena powellii?
Powellii Dracaena
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,