Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
657065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 34: 318 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656397

Common Names

  • Arboreum Dracophyllum
  • Arboreum Dragon Leaf
  • Arboreum Dragon Plant

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Description

Dracophyllum arboreum (also called Tree Dracophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracophyllum arboreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracophyllum arboreum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum arboreum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dracophyllum arboreum

Dracophyllum arboreum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and the South Island.

Dracophyllum arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum arboreum?

Dracophyllum arboreum

What is the common name of Dracophyllum arboreum?

Tree-daisy

Where is Dracophyllum arboreum native to?

New Zealand

Species in the Dracophyllum genus

Dracophyllum acerosum, Dracophyllum adamsii, Dracophyllum alticola, Dracophyllum arboreum, Dracophyllum arcuatum, Dracophyllum balansae, Dracophyllum cockaynianum, Dracophyllum cosmelioides, Dracophyllum densiflorum, Dracophyllum densum, Dracophyllum elegantissimum, Dracophyllum erectum, Dracophyllum filifolium, Dracophyllum fiordense, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldii, Dracophyllum insulare, Dracophyllum involucratum, Dracophyllum kirkii, Dracophyllum latifolium, Dracophyllum lessonianum, Dracophyllum longifolium, Dracophyllum mackeeanum, Dracophyllum macranthum, Dracophyllum marginatum, Dracophyllum marmoricola, Dracophyllum matthewsii, Dracophyllum menziesii, Dracophyllum milligani, Dracophyllum minimum, Dracophyllum muscoides, Dracophyllum oceanicum, Dracophyllum oliveri, Dracophyllum ophioliticum, Dracophyllum ouaiemense, Dracophyllum paludosum, Dracophyllum palustre, Dracophyllum patens, Dracophyllum pearsonii, Dracophyllum politum, Dracophyllum pronum, Dracophyllum prostratum, Dracophyllum pubescens, Dracophyllum pyramidale, Dracophyllum ramosum, Dracophyllum recurvum, Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Dracophyllum saxicola, Dracophyllum sayeri, Dracophyllum scoparium, Dracophyllum secundum,

Species in the Ericaceae family