Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
surculosa
ID:
766622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 14: t. 1169 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765955

Common Names

  • Surculose Dracaena
  • Gold Dust Dracaena
  • Spotted Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena surculosa (also called Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–8 m tall, with a slender, erect, unbranched stem and a terminal rosette of leaves. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry savanna to rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena surculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dracaena surculosa var. maculata Hook.f.
Dracaena surculosa var. surculosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracaena surculosa are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena surculosa can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dracaena surculosa

Dracaena surculosa is native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and India.

Dracaena surculosa FAQ

What is the common name of Dracaena surculosa?

Gold Dust Dracaena

What type of soil is best for Dracaena surculosa?

Well-draining, loamy soil

How much light does Dracaena surculosa need?

Bright, indirect light

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-304837: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.