Mazhar Botanic Garden

Dracaena arborea (Willd.) Link.

African Dragon tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001322
Common name: African Dragon tree
English name: Tree Dracaena
Arabic name: دراسينا اربوريا
Native: West Tropical Africa
Country: West africa
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Evergreen palm-like grow  indoor  2-6 m tall, in wild 6-20 m tall, 20- 30 cm in diameter leaves dark green 40-150 cm tall flowers fragrant, white bell shaped, in panicle pendulous fruits berries red or orange

Air purification. ornamental. landscaping. indoor and outdoor.  Traditional medicine.

Cordyline arborea (Willd) Gopp - Draco arborea (Wllld) Kuntze

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Texture: Fertile Heavy clay Lime rich soils Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Partial shade Sheltered shade
Propagation: Seeds- cuttings
Flowering time: Spring - summer
Zone: 11 : 12
pH range: 6.0-6.5

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