Dracaena nilotica
Also known as: Acyntha massae Chiov. +6 more
- Acyntha massae Chiov.
- Acyntha nilotica (Baker) Chiov.
- Acyntha nilotica (Baker) Kuntze
- Sansevieria massae (Chiov.) Cufod.
- Sansevieria nilotica Baker
- Sansevieria nilotica var. nilotica
- Sansevieria nilotica var. obscura N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Dracaena nilotica is a rhizomatous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ogasawara-shoto