214 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree
Dracaena steudneri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Asparagales βΊFamily: Asparagaceae βΊGenus: Dracaena
About
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. It is being investigated for its high-quality fiber content. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree is Dracaena steudneri.
- The Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
- Northern Largeleaf Dragon Tree belongs to the genus Dracaena.