Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Dracaena Vand. ex L. [352]

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# spp.: 189

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Nolinoideae

distribution_en: Trop. Old World to Canary Is.

description_en: Genus of 40 species of sparsely branched, evergreen shrubs and trees from forest, scrub, and dry, open slopes. They occur in the Canary Islands and throughout tropical Africa, but mainly in W. Africa, with one species in South America. These striking architectural plants produce usually lance- to strap-shaped, leathery, glossy leaves, which are spirally arranged and often crowded at the stem tips. Small flowers, with tubular bases and 6 spreading tepals, are borne in terminal panicles, followed by red or yellow berries. Grow as specimen plants or in a border. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm or temperate greenhouse, or as houseplants.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring, although variegated cultivars will not come true. Root semi-ripe cuttings and leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites, thrips, and scale insects may be trouble-some under glass.

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comment_ja: リュウケツジュ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-07-22 22:40 by hkokubun@mac.com

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