Dracaena reflexa
Lam.
Small-leaved dragon tree
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Where to Find It
Leaves,
How to Identify
A small branched tree in the Asparagaceae family that grows 3–5 m high (occasionally to 12 m). It has smooth white bark with a papery peel, dark green narrow leaves 16–25 cm long arranged in rosettes near branch tips, and cream-colored nocturnal flowers on 25 cm spikes followed by bright red fleshy berries 2–2.5 cm across.
Nutrition Score: 41/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 71.2 | 404 | 97 | 8.7 | — | — | — | — |
| Flowers | 76 | 311 | 74 | 9.8 | — | — | — | — |
How to Grow
It is usually grown from stem cuttings.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Dracaena reflexa (commonly called song of India or song of Jamaica) is a tree native to Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant, valued for its richly coloured, evergreen leaves, and thick, irregular stems.
Other Information
Asparagaceae
Notes
A small tree. It grows 3-5 m high but can be 12 m high. It is much branched. The bark is white and smooth and develops a papery peel. The leaves are narrow and 16-25 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are dark green. They tend to be in rosettes near the ends of branches. Flowers are cream in colour in loose spikes. They are at the ends of branches and 25 cm long. The flowers close during the day and open at night. The fruit is berry-like. It is 2-2.5 cm across and fleshy. It is bright red when ripe.
Names & Synonyms
Kosindahy, Mugonda, Mulengelenge, Rajo
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