Dracaena reflexa
Song Of India
Also known as: Cordyline reflexa (Lam.) Endl. +6 more
- Cordyline reflexa (Lam.) Endl.
- Dracaena reflexa subsp. typica
- Dracaena reflexa var. typica Baker
- Draco reflexa (Lam.) Kuntze
- Lomatophyllum reflexum (Lam.) Bojer
- Pleomele divaricata Willd.
- Pleomele reflexa (Lam.) N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Dracaena reflexa (commonly known as song-of-India) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Dracaena is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aldabra, Chagos Archipelago, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belize, Central African Republic, Solomon Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms