Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar, Mauritius |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect, multi-stemmed shrub, able to grow up to 2 - 6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Simple leaves, lanceolate to elliptic, measuring about 10 - 15 cm long, parallel venation, margin entire. |
| Stems | Stems are silvery brown in colour and covered with scars from fallen leaves. |
| Flowers | Small yellowish-green flowers arranged in a panicle. |
| Etymology | Genus Dracaena is from the Greek word drakaina which means a female dragon and could refer to the source of the dragon's blood (dried juice from the plant). Species reflexa means bent back upon itself. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 669 |
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| Species ID | 1964 |
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