Dracaena marginata
COMMON NAME | Red stripe
Dracaena, Madagascar Dragon Tree |
TYPE | Shrub |
FAMILY | Asparagaceae |
NOTES | Slender gray upright
stems are topped by tufts of arching, glossy, sword-shaped leaves (to 2’ long
and 1/2” wide). Leaves are deep green with narrow reddish edges. Lower leaves
fall off with age leaving distinctive diamond-shaped leaf scars on the stems.
In its native habitat of Madagascar, this species grows as a shrub or small
tree to 20’ tall. Fragrant tiny white flowers in spring are followed by
spherical yellow-orange beries. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Madagascar, Mauritius |
NATIVE HABITAT | Grows as a tropical woodland
understory plant. |
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