Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.f.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.2125. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424785
Common Names
- Roxburghiana Dracaena
- Roxburgh Dracaena
- Roxburgh's Dracaena
Description
Dracaena roxburghiana (also called Roxburgh'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 roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracaena roxburghiana can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting of at least 10 cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Dracaena roxburghiana
Dracaena roxburghiana can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.
Dracaena roxburghiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracaena roxburghiana?
Dracaena roxburghiana
What type of plant is Dracaena roxburghiana?
Tree
Where is Dracaena roxburghiana native to?
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.