Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mokoko
ID:
1321494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mwachala & Cheek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 390 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333948



Common Names

  • Dracaena Mokoko
  • Mokoko Plant
  • Mokoko Dracaena


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Description

Dracaena mokoko (also called Mokoko Dracaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is found in forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena mokoko is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracaena mokoko is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovate-oblong-lanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, ovate-oblong-lanceolate-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena mokoko can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dracaena mokoko

Dracaena mokoko is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Dracaena mokoko FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena mokoko?

Dracaena mokoko

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena mokoko?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flowering period of Dracaena mokoko?

Spring and summer

Species in the Dracaena genus

Dracaena acaulis, Dracaena acutissima, Dracaena adamii, Dracaena afromontana, Dracaena aletriformis, Dracaena americana, Dracaena angustifolia, Dracaena arborea, Dracaena aubryana, Dracaena aurea, Dracaena bicolor, Dracaena brachyphylla, Dracaena braunii, Dracaena breviflora, Dracaena bueana, Dracaena calocephala, Dracaena cambodiana, Dracaena camerooniana, Dracaena cantleyi, Dracaena cerasifera, Dracaena chiniana, Dracaena cincta, Dracaena cinnabari, Dracaena cochinchinensis, Dracaena concinna, Dracaena conferta, Dracaena congoensis, Dracaena cristula, Dracaena cubensis, Dracaena curtisii, Dracaena cuspidata, Dracaena draco, Dracaena ellenbeckiana, Dracaena elliptica, Dracaena finlaysonii, Dracaena floribunda, Dracaena fontanesiana, Dracaena forbesii, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena glomerata, Dracaena goldieana, Dracaena granulata, Dracaena griffithii, Dracaena halapepe, Dracaena hanningtonii, Dracaena hewittii, Dracaena hokouensis, Dracaena kirkii, Dracaena konaensis, Dracaena lancea,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Geoffrey Mwachala (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mwachala' in the authors string.