Dracaena stuckyi
| Dracaena stuckyi | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. stuckyi
|
| Binomial name | |
| Dracaena stuckyi | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| |
Dracaena stuckyi, synonym Sansevieria stuckyi,[1] is a species of succulent plant native to Africa including Mozambique, Tanzania, and southern Kenya.[1] It is a member of a group of related Dracaena including Dracaena angolensis and Dracaena pearsonii, that grow upright, cylindrical foliage and are native to dry biomes.[2]
Description
[edit]Dracaena stuckyi can form clustering series of short distichous stems each bearing from one to several erect leaves, along the trailing rhizomes of the plant. Leaves are circular in cross-section but with a shallow channel on the inner side, leathery, fleshy, dark and decorated with pale marbling. Plants grow to a height of approximately 2 metres depending on light and moisture availability.
Inflorescences occur in spring or autumn, bearing fragrant, yellow-white flowers.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Dracaena stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Byng & Christenh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ Fred Dortort (19 November 2014). The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World: A Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 Species. Timber Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-1-60469-357-7.