Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
836006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Jankalski

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Sansevieria 18: 20 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835341

Common Names

  • Purpurea Dragon Tree
  • Dracaena Purpurea
  • Purpurea

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Description

Dracaena purpurea (also called Dracaena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena purpurea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena purpurea is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena purpurea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Dracaena purpurea

Dracaena purpurea is found in tropical Africa

Dracaena purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena purpurea?

Dracaena purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena purpurea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Dracaena purpurea?

Late spring to early summer

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-372568: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Stephen Jankalski (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jankalski' in the authors string.