Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
costatum
ID:
657026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 231 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656358



Common Names

  • Costatum Dracontomelon
  • Costatum Dragon Fruit
  • Costatum Dragon Tree


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Description

Dracontomelon costatum (also called Costate Dracontomelon, among many other common names) is a tree with large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in lowland forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Dracontomelon costatum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracontomelon costatum has yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracontomelon costatum is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dracontomelon costatum

Dracontomelon costatum can be found in the Philippines.

Dracontomelon costatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracontomelon costatum?

Dracontomelon costatum

What type of plant is Dracontomelon costatum?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Dracontomelon costatum found?

It is found in Southeast Asia

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References