Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dracomontana
ID:
690825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hilliard & B.L.Burtt) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 109 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690158



Common Names

  • Merwilla dracomontana
  • Dracomontana Merwilla
  • Dragon Mountain Merwilla


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Synonyms

  • Scilla dracomontana Hilliard & B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Merwilla dracomontana (also called Dragon's Tail, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen, woody-stemmed, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has glossy, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. Merwilla dracomontana is found in moist, shady habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Merwilla dracomontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merwilla dracomontana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. Its seed is a small, round, black seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merwilla dracomontana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy, mature plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Merwilla dracomontana

Merwilla dracomontana is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Merwilla dracomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merwilla dracomontana?

Merwilla dracomontana

What is the common name of Merwilla dracomontana?

Merwilla

What is the natural habitat of Merwilla dracomontana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Merwilla genus

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-281215: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.