Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
766542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 29: t. 1180 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765875



Common Names

  • Dracaena Ovata
  • Ovata Dracaena
  • Dracaena Ovata


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Description

Dracaena ovata (also called Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a terminal rosette of sword-shaped leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and western Morocco, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, coastal areas, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena ovata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracaena ovata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena ovata 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 ovata

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

Dracaena ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracaena ovata?

Dracaena ovata

What is the common name of Dracaena ovata?

Ovate Dracaena

What is the natural habitat of Dracaena ovata?

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,

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