Genus Dracaena
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A member of the Asparagaceae family, the genus Dracaena is a large group comprising 247 taxa. It is widespread across Africa, and is also natively found in North America, South America, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical climate conditions. It features a mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 247 taxa (214 base species, 33 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (189), Tropical Asia (45), Temperate Asia (16)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (122), Wet Tropical (91), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (25)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (107), Herbaceous Perennials (86), Trees (71), Succulents (5)
247 taxa found