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Dracaena hyacinthoides (L.) Mabb.
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sansevieria grandis Hook.f., Agave grandis var. zuluensis |
| Common Name: | Somali Hemp, Somali Good Luck Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Heterotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Vase |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Kenya, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rosette of erect leaves eventually forms a vase-like structure at maturity. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Broad, pointed leaves are lanceolate to linear with a wavy leaf margin. They have a mottled pattern of bluish green and white (45-90 cm long, 10 cm wide). |
| Flowers | Fragrant, white flowers are tubular and arranged in a spike inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | This species should be planted in a potting mix for succulents with good drainage. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Division |
| Planting Distance | 7 cm to 22 cm |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green, White, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Attenuate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
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Others
| Master ID | 31108 |
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| Species ID | 5499 |
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