Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
766637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 1: 144 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765970

Common Names

  • Thwaitesii Dracaena
  • Thwaitesii Dragon Tree
  • Thwaitesii Striped Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena thwaitesii (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 thwaitesii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracaena thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii is an evergreen perennial shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or division of the plant. The cuttings should be taken from the new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dracaena thwaitesii

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

Dracaena thwaitesii FAQ

What is the common name of Dracaena thwaitesii?

Thwaites Dracaena

What type of soil is best for Dracaena thwaitesii?

Well-draining, loamy soil

How much light does Dracaena thwaitesii 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,

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