Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
1412367

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424832


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Description

Dracaena subtilis (also called Dracaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with white flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena subtilis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena subtilis is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with thick, fleshy leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and the cutting should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Dracaena subtilis

Dracaena subtilis is native to Madagascar.

Dracaena subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena subtilis?

Dracaena subtilis

What type of plant is Dracaena subtilis?

Tree

Where is Dracaena subtilis 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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.