Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dracaenoides
ID:
92379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Johow) F.H.Hellw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 246(3-4): 157 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091708



Common Names

  • Dragon's Blood
  • Dragon's Blood Plant
  • Plectocephalus


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Synonyms

  • Centaurodendron palmiforme Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Yunquea tenzii Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Centaurodendron dracaenoides Johow [unknown]

Description

Plectocephalus dracaenoides (also called Dragon's-head Plectocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Plectocephalus dracaenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectocephalus dracaenoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectocephalus dracaenoides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Plectocephalus dracaenoides

Plectocephalus dracaenoides can be found in South America.

Plectocephalus dracaenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectocephalus dracaenoides?

Plectocephalus dracaenoides

What is the common name of Plectocephalus dracaenoides?

Dragon's Head

What is the family of Plectocephalus dracaenoides?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Frank H. Hellwig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Hellw.' in the authors string.
Federico Johow (1859-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johow' in the authors string.