Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dracaenoides
ID:
1326252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 59: 21 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338706



Common Names

  • Rohdea Dracaenoides
  • Dracaenoides Rohdea
  • Rohdea


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Description

Rohdea dracaenoides (also called Dragon-like rohdea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to India. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Rohdea dracaenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rohdea dracaenoides has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Rohdea dracaenoides

Rohdea dracaenoides is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Rohdea dracaenoides FAQ

What is the common name of Rohdea dracaenoides?

Dragon-like Rohdea

Where is Rohdea dracaenoides native to?

India

What type of soil does Rohdea dracaenoides prefer?

Well-drained soil

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.