Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ombet
ID:
766541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heuglin ex Kotschy & Peyr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Pl. Tinn. 47. 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765874



Common Names

  • Dracaena Ombet
  • Ombet Dracaena
  • Dracaena Ombet


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Description

Dracaena ombet (also called Ombet Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to East Africa, and is found in tropical forests. It is a large, evergreen shrub, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. The flowers are borne in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena ombet is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dracaena ombet sub. schizantha (Baker) Bos
Dracaena ombet sub. ombet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena ombet has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena ombet is an evergreen tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. The seedlings should be grown in a medium with high humidity and good air circulation.

Where to Find Dracaena ombet

Dracaena ombet is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.

Dracaena ombet FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena ombet?

Dracaena ombet

What is the common name of Dracaena ombet?

Ombet Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena ombet?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-304757: Based on the initial data import
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.