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Dracaena (/ d r ə ˈ s iː n ə / [2]) is a genus of about 200 species of trees and succulent shrubs. [3] The formerly accepted genera Pleomele and Sansevieria are now included in Dracaena . In the APG IV classification system , it is placed in the family Asparagaceae , [ 4 ] subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae).
Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant , Saint George's sword , mother-in-law's tongue , and viper's bowstring hemp , among other names. [ 2 ]
a-, an-: Pronunciation: /ə/, /a/, /ən/, /an/. Origin: Ancient Greek: ἀ-, ἀν-(a, an-). Meaning: a prefix used to make words with a sense opposite to that of the root word; in this case, meaning "without" or "-less". This is usually used to describe organisms without a certain characteristic, as well as organisms in which that ...
In Greek mythology, a drakaina (Ancient Greek: δράκαινα, Latinized dracaena) is a female serpent or dragon, sometimes with humanlike features. [1] Mythology
Dracaena aletriformis. Dracaena acaulis Baker; Dracaena acutissima Hua; Dracaena adamii Hepper; Dracaena aethiopica (Thunb.) Byng & Christenh. Dracaena afromontana Mildbr.; Dracaena ajgal (Benabid & Cuzin) Rivas Mart., Molero Mesa, Marfíl & G.Benítez
Dracaena fragrans is a slow growing shrub, usually multistemmed at the base, mature specimens reaching 15 m (49 ft) or more tall with a narrow crown of usually slender erect branches. Stems may reach up to 30 cm (12 in) diameter on old plants; in forest habitats they may become horizontal with erect side branches.
Discover the best dracaena care tips for light, soil and water, plus how to solve common problems. Get tips on dracaena fragrans, lucky bamboo and more.
Dracaena (romanized form of the Greek δράκαινα - drakaina, "female dragon") can mean: Drakaina (mythology) , a Greek mythological entity Dracaena (plant) , a genus of plants