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==Taxonomy and morphology== |
==Taxonomy and morphology== |
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''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.<ref name="jstor">{{cite web |title=Dracaena ellenbeckiana Engl. [family DRACAENACEAE] on JSTOR |url=https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.flora.ftea009074 |website=plants.jstor.org |access-date=11 June 2023 }}</ref> The stems can be up to {{cvt|8|cm}} in diameter and are longitudinally fissured.<ref name="jstor"/> The leaves of ''[[Dracaena]]'' species are isobilateral and amphistomatic, with anomocytic and tetracytic stomata.<ref name="springer"/> The plants are either xeromorphic or mesomorphic<ref name="springer"/> and their leaves can grow up to 22–65cm long, 1–9cm wide.<ref name="jstor" /> |
''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.<ref name="jstor">{{cite web |title=Dracaena ellenbeckiana Engl. [family DRACAENACEAE] on JSTOR |url=https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.flora.ftea009074 |website=plants.jstor.org |access-date=11 June 2023 }}</ref> The stems can be up to {{cvt|8|cm}} in diameter and are longitudinally fissured.<ref name="jstor"/> The leaves of ''[[Dracaena (plant)|Dracaena]]'' species are isobilateral and amphistomatic, with anomocytic and tetracytic stomata.<ref name="springer"/> The plants are either xeromorphic or mesomorphic<ref name="springer"/> and their leaves can grow up to 22–65cm long, 1–9cm wide.<ref name="jstor" /> |
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==Habitat and ecology== |
==Habitat and ecology== |
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Revision as of 10:35, 13 June 2023
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. ellenbeckiana
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| Dracaena ellenbeckiana Adolf Engler (1902)[1]
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Dracaena ellenbeckiana is a species of plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family, subfamily Nolinoideae, and is part of the dracaenoid clade along with closely related genera Sansevieria and Pleomele.[2] Dracaena ellenbeckiana is native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda, and primarily grows in the seasonally dry tropical biome.[3]
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.[4] The stems can be up to 8 cm (3.1 in) in diameter and are longitudinally fissured.[4] The leaves of Dracaena species are isobilateral and amphistomatic, with anomocytic and tetracytic stomata.[2] The plants are either xeromorphic or mesomorphic[2] and their leaves can grow up to 22–65cm long, 1–9cm wide.[4]
Habitat and ecology
Dracaena ellenbeckiana is adapted to the seasonally dry tropical biome, which is characterized by alternating wet and dry seasons.[3] This habitat has shaped the species' ability to tolerate drought, making it an excellent candidate for cultivation in subtropical climates and as a houseplant.[5] The species is found in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.[3]
References
- ^ "Dracaena ellenbeckiana Engl". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Klimko, Małgorzata; Nowińska, Renata; Wilkin, Paul; Wiland-Szymańska, Justyna (1 October 2018). "Comparative leaf micromorphology and anatomy of the dragon tree group of Dracaena (Asparagaceae) and their taxonomic implications". Plant Systematics and Evolution. 304 (8): 1041–1055. doi:10.1007/s00606-018-1530-3. S2CID 254058758. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Dracaena ellenbeckiana Engl. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Dracaena ellenbeckiana Engl. [family DRACAENACEAE] on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ Geek, Mr Plant (24 March 2020). "Dracaena | The Story Of The Houseplant | Mr Plant Geek". Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek. Retrieved 11 June 2023.