Lance Dracaena

Dracaena thalioides Makoy ex E. Morr.
dra-SCENE-ah thal-ee-OID-ees

Liliaceae

Explanation of name: Dracaena comes from Greek for female dragon. The leaves resemble slightly those of the genus Thalia, which may be the basis for the specific epithet.

Natural range: Africa (IPNI)

Recognition: An erect, green Dracaena with petiolate, lanceolate leaves having blades to about a foot long. Flowers pink.

Landscape uses: Used mostly for massing in shaded sites. This species may be grown indoors.