Dracaena ellenbeckiana is a species of plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family, subfamily Nolinoideae.[3] Dracaena ellenbeckiana is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda, and primarily grows in the seasonally dry tropical biome.[4]
| Dracaena ellenbeckiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. ellenbeckiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Dracaena ellenbeckiana | |
Taxonomy and morphology
Dracaena ellenbeckiana was first described by Engl. in 1902. The species is a shrub or tree, growing 2-8 meters high, with erect stems that are often several from a common base, less often solitary, and little-branched.[5] The stems can be up to 8 cm (3.1 in) in diameter and are longitudinally fissured.[5] The leaves of Dracaena species are isobilateral and amphistomatic, with anomocytic and tetracytic stomata.[3] The plants are either xeromorphic or mesomorphic[3] and their leaves can grow up to 22–65cm long, 1–9cm wide.[5]
Habitat and ecology
Dracaena ellenbeckiana is adapted to the seasonally dry tropical biome, which is characterized by alternating wet and dry seasons.[4] This habitat has shaped the species' ability to tolerate drought, making it an excellent candidate for cultivation in subtropical climates and as a houseplant.[6] The species is found in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.[4]
References
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