Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
766599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 84-1: 105 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765932



Common Names

  • Dracaena Scabra
  • Scabra Dracaena
  • Dracaena Scabra


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Description

Dracaena scabra (also called Dragon Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–8 m tall, with a stout, erect, unbranched stem and a terminal rosette of leaves. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry savanna to rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Dracaena scabra 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

The flowers of Dracaena scabra are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracaena scabra 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 scabra

Dracaena scabra is native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and India.

Dracaena scabra FAQ

What is the light requirement of Dracaena scabra?

Dracaena scabra prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the water requirement of Dracaena scabra?

Dracaena scabra should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

What is the temperature requirement of Dracaena scabra?

Dracaena scabra prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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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