Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
771882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb. ex P.Sarasin & Sarasin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Reisen Celebes 1: 136 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771215



Common Names

  • Dracaena Multiflora
  • Multi-flowered Dragon Tree
  • Multi-flowered Dracaena


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Description

Dracaena multiflora (also called 'Many-flowered Dragon Tree', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Africa and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena multiflora is an ornamental plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is often used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena multiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena multiflora is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Dracaena multiflora

Dracaena multiflora is native to Africa and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Dracaena multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena multiflora?

Dracaena multiflora

What is the common name of Dracaena multiflora?

Many-Flowered Dragon Tree

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena multiflora?

It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry open forests and woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-309899: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Paul Sarasin (1856-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Sarasin' in the authors string.
Fritz Sarasin (1859-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarasin' in the authors string.