Dracaena hyacinthoides
Iguanatail
Also known as: Acyntha guineensis (L.) Medik. +19 more
- Acyntha guineensis (L.) Medik.
- Acyntha thyrsiflora (Thunb.) Kuntze
- Aletris guineensis (L.) Jacq.
- Aletris hyacinthoides (L.) L.
- Aletris hyacinthoides var. guineensis (L.) L.
- Aloe guineensis (L.) Jacq.
- Aloe guineensis L.
- Aloe hyacinthoides L.
- Aloe hyacinthoides var. guineensis L.
- Cordyline guineensis (L.) Britton
- Cordyline hyacinthoides (L.) W.Wight
- Pleomele aloifolia Salisb.
- Salmia guineensis (L.) Cav.
- Salmia spicata Cav.
- Sanseverinia thyrsiflora Petagna
- Sansevieria angustiflora Lindb.
- Sansevieria angustifolia Baker
- Sansevieria ceylonica Oken
- Sansevieria fulvocincta Haw.
- Sansevieria grandis Hook.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Dracaena hyacinthoides (commonly known as Iguanatail) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Dracaena genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Bahamas, Bermuda, Cambodia, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Florida, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Vietnam, Windward Is.