| Dracaena marginata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Unranked: | Angiosperms |
| Unranked: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Ruscaceae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. marginata |
| Binomial name | |
| Dracaena marginata Lam. | |
Dracaena marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree or Red Edged Dracaena) is a flowering plant in the family Ruscaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing shrub or small tree, eventually reaching heights of 2-5 m. The thin leaves are linear and a deep, glossy green color with red edges; typically 30-90 cm long and 2-7 cm broad, tapering to an acuminate point.
Common Names[]
Marginata, Red-edge Dracaena or Madagascar dragon tree
Requirements[]
- USDA Hardiness Zones:10-11
Characteristics[]
- Known to be useful in removing formaldehyde
- Generally used as a container plant