Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
varians
ID:
1412301

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424766

Common Names

  • Varians Dracaena
  • Variable Dracaena
  • Varying Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena varians (also called Dracaena varians, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, often in crevices of limestone rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena varians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it can help remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena varians 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.

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Where to Find Dracaena varians

Dracaena varians can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Dracaena varians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena varians?

Dracaena varians

What type of plant is Dracaena varians?

It is a type of evergreen shrub

Where is Dracaena varians found?

It is found in 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.