Song of India (species: Dracaena reflexa) in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Dracaena reflexa
Song of India


©Anne Hoggett: Dracaena reflexa at the Lizard Island airstrip. Thanks to Lindy Randall for the identification.

©Anne Hoggett: Dracaena reflexa at the Lizard Island airstrip.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Dracaena
Species Dracaena reflexa

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island area: introduced plants

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Stiff, spiky, variegated leaves arranged in whorls.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: This plant is not native to Australia and is widely-used ornamentally. At Lizard Island, it has not spread beyond garden areas.

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