Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 18 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tall, much branched tree up to 18 m tall, with white bark. |
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| Foliage | Its spirally arranged, unstalked leaves have leathery leaf blades that are usually linear with pointed tip, green, and 15–25 by 0.6–1.3 cm. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is 30 by 15 cm, with small whitish green flowers, and each 0.6 cm across. |
| Fruit | Its fruits are round, orange, and about 2 cm in diameter. |
| Habitat | It grows in swampy or wet areas of forests. It occurs locally in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. |
| Associated Fauna | Its flowers are insect-pollinated while its fruits and seeds are probably eaten and dispersed by birds or mammals. |
| Cultivation | It may be suitable for parks. It can be propagated by seed and stem cuttings. |
| Etymology | Greek dracaena, a dragon, referring to the bright red dried red resin, called dragon’s blood, obtained from various species including those of Dracaena; Latin granulata, with grain-like tubercles or knobs, probably referring to the bark of this species. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Whitish green |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange |
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Others
| Master ID | 31037 |
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| Species ID | 5424 |
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