Dracaena reflexa
COMMON NAME | Song of India |
TYPE | Shrub |
FAMILY | Asparagaceae |
NOTES | Species plants have
dark green narrow-lanceolate to elliptic leaves (to 4-6" long) with
parallel veins. Leaves are spirally arranged in whorls. Lower leaves will die
off over time, revealing interesting stems. Tiny white flowers in clusters
are not particularly showy. Flowers are sometimes followed by orange-red
berries. 'Variegata' is a popular variegated form with leaves are deep green
with yellow-lime green margins when young, maturing over time to a lighter
green with creamy margins. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and
other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean |
NATIVE HABITAT | Grows as a tropical
woodland understory plant. |
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