Dracaena elliptica
Thunb. & Dalm.
Dragon tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDracaena elliptica is a species of Asian tropical forest under-storey plants in the family Asparagaceae; no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.
Description
A shrub. It is erect and has many branches. It can grow 5 m tall. The leaves are alternate. The leaf stalks are 2 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval or sword shaped and taper to the tip. They are 6-23 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. The flower panicles are at the end of branches. These are 7-25 cm long and have many flowers. They are white. The fruit are round berries. They are orange when ripe.
Edible Uses
The young leaves and tips are steamed and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves and tips are steamed and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in shady places in forests. In Indonesia it grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings.
Notes
There are 140 Pleomele species. Also put in the family Dracaenaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Anaong alas, Andong hijau, Andong kreekil, Andong wana, Andong watoo, Drakaena nagam Handjoowang kasintoo, Kembang naga, Kosindola, Respang
References (5)
- Hariyadi, B., 2008, The Entwined Tree: Traditional Natural Resource Management of Serampas, Jambi, Indonesia. Ph. D thesis. Univ. or Hawaii. p 402 (As Pleomele elliptica)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 202 (As Pleomele elliptica)
- Ochse, J.J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 460 (As Pleomele elliptica)
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 622, 739
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 67 (As Pleomele elliptica)
