Biology:Dracaena pethera

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Dracaena pethera
Sansevieria kirkii - Pemba Bay (8626399339).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Dracaena
Species:
D. pethera
Binomial name
Dracaena pethera
Byng & Christenh.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Sansevieria kirkii Baker

Dracaena pethera, synonym Sansevieria kirkii,[1] also known as star sansevieria, is a succulent plant native to Tanzania and the surrounding region in East Africa.

Description

The leaves are flattened and thick (at least 9mm), with wavy edges.

The flower of Dracaena pethera is greenish-white, scented, and is carried on a conical inflorescence.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Dracaena stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Byng & Christenh.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182814-1. Retrieved 2020-02-21. 

External links

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