Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dracaenifolia
ID:
17318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10(3):105 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016647

Common Names

  • Psiadia dracaenifolia
  • Dragon's-blood Psiadia
  • Dragon's-blood Tree Daisy

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Description

Psiadia dracaenifolia (also called Dragon's Blood Psiadia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia dracaenifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psiadia dracaenifolia sub. dracaenifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiadia dracaenifolia is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia dracaenifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from mature plants in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Psiadia dracaenifolia

Psiadia dracaenifolia is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Psiadia dracaenifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia dracaenifolia?

Psiadia dracaenifolia

What is the natural habitat of Psiadia dracaenifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the blooming season of Psiadia dracaenifolia?

Late summer to early fall

Species in the Psiadia genus

Psiadia anchusifolia, Psiadia boivinii, Psiadia lucida, Psiadia hispida, Psiadia nigrescens, Psiadia terebinthina, Psiadia minor, Psiadia tardieuana, Psiadia dracaenifolia, Psiadia vernicosa, Psiadia marojejyensis, Psiadia schweinfurthii, Psiadia penninervia, Psiadia laurifolia, Psiadia serrata, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia arguta, Psiadia rivalsii, Psiadia grandidentata, Psiadia mauritiana, Psiadia tsaratananensis, Psiadia depauperata, Psiadia rodriguesiana, Psiadia ceylanica, Psiadia argentea, Psiadia pseudonigrescens, Psiadia salaziana, Psiadia pollicina, Psiadia punctulata, Psiadia alticola, Psiadia tanala, Psiadia amygdalina, Psiadia pascalii, Psiadia mollissima, Psiadia quartziticola, Psiadia agathaeoides, Psiadia callocephala, Psiadia sericea, Psiadia godotiana, Psiadia vestita, Psiadia cacuminum, Psiadia angustifolia, Psiadia decaryi, Psiadia dentata, Psiadia montana, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia dimorpha, Psiadia insignis, Psiadia viscosa, Psiadia melastomatoides,

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,

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