Dracaena angustifolia explained

Dracaena angustifolia^[1] is a species of Asian tropical forest under-storey plants in the family Asparagaceae; no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.

Distribution and description

The native range of this species is from Bangladesh, through Indo-China and Malesia to northern Australia.^[2] In Vietnam the plant may be called phất dủ lá hẹp.

D. angustifolia is a shrub, up to 3m (10feet) high, with leaves 150mm250mm x 20mm30mm wide. The yellowish flowers are about 20mm long.

Use

The leaves are used to make green food coloring. D. angustifolia is used traditionally as medicine for several different ailments.^{[3] [4]} It is also planted as a hedge. ^[4]

References

1. Roxburgh W (1814) Hort. Bengal.: 24.
2. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:534103-1 Plants of the World Online: Dracaena angustifolia (retrieved 13 February 2020)
3. Web site: Dracaena angustifolia .
4. Web site: Dracaena angustifolia (PROSEA).

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