Dracaena sanderiana
Belgian Evergreen, Lucky Bamboo
Other regional names: Ribbonplant
- Ribbonplant
Also known as: Dracaena poggei Engl. +3 more
- Dracaena poggei Engl.
- Dracaena vanderystii De Wild.
- Pleomele poggei (Engl.) N.E.Br.
- Pleomele sanderiana (Mast.) N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Dracaena sanderiana (commonly known as Belgian evergreen or Lucky-Bamboo) is a shrub belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Dracaena genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Zaïre
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)
Trinidad-Tobago