Dracaena steudneri

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Dracaena steudneri
Growth form
Botanical illustration

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Dracaena
Species:
D. steudneri
Binomial name
Dracaena steudneri
Synonyms[2]
  • Dracaena papahu Engl.
  • Pleomele papahu (Engl.) N.E.Br.
  • Pleomele steudneri (Engl.) N.E.Br.

Dracaena steudneri, the northern large-leaved dragon-tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, found from Ethiopia to southern tropical Africa.[2][3] It is being investigated for its high-quality fiber content.[4] It is fed upon by larvae of the bush nightfighter, Artitropa erinnys. In the past the name Dracaena steudneri was erroneously assigned to the well-known ornamental and house plant Dracaena fragrans, called the cornstalk dracaena, striped dracaena, compact dracaena, and corn plant, leading to much confusion.[5]

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T146187813A146196969.en
    . Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Dracaena steudneri Engl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Dracaena Species, Bush Nightfighter, Northern Large-leaved Dragon-tree, Steudner's Dragon Tree, Dracaena steudneri". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  4. S2CID 181426430
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  5. ^ GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. "Dracaena Vand. ex L." gbif.org. GBIF Secretariat. Retrieved 24 April 2022.


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