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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 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.
Sansevieria is a historically recognized genus of flowering plants, native to Africa, notably Madagascar, and southern Asia, now included in the genus Dracaena on the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies.
Dracaena americana reaches a typical maximum height of 12 meters with a multi-stem habit; newer stem growth exhibits leaf scars, whereas older growth exhibits an exfoliating bark. The bright green straplike leaves are soft, up to 35 cm long and 2.5 cm wide, and are borne along the length of the stems, rather than the tufted habit typical of ...
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 ]
Dracaena masoniana, synonym Sansevieria masoniana, [1] is a species of Dracaena native to Africa and originally collected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It was initially known in cultivation under the cultivar name 'Mason Congo'.