Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yuccifolia
ID:
766661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 168 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765994

Common Names

  • Yuccifolia Dracaena
  • Yuccifolia Dragon Tree
  • Yuccifolia Striped Dracaena

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Description

Dracaena yuccifolia (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 yuccifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. It can also be used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena yuccifolia has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena yuccifolia is an evergreen perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 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 yuccifolia

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

Dracaena yuccifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena yuccifolia?

Dracaena yuccifolia

What is the common name of Dracaena yuccifolia?

Yucca-leaved Dragon Tree

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena yuccifolia?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

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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