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Dracaena reflexa Lam.

Protologue Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 2(1): 324. 1786 [16 Oct 1786]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 113.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 113.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 114.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 114.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 110.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 110.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 116.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 116.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 111.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 111.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 115.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 115.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 112.jpg

Pleomele reflexa--Tanzania. Karimjee Bot. Gard., Dar-es-Salaam. 16 Jul 04. 112.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena sp. unk.  Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006  032 (9) 046.jpg

Dracaena sp. unk. Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006 032 (9) 046.jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 036.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 037.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 039.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 040.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 041.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena sp. unk.  Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006  032 (7) 046.jpg

Dracaena sp. unk. Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006 032 (7) 046.jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Dracaena sp. unk.  Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006  032 (8) 046.jpg

Dracaena sp. unk. Ranaivojaona, R 1384-Madagascar 18 Jan 2006 032 (8) 046.jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Dracaena  reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 038.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v parvifolia, RRanaivojaona1384-Madag. Toliara. Mandena Ctr Res Ecol. 18 Jan 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 606.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 606.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 607.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 607.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 588.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 588.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 589.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 589.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 614.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 614.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 609.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 609.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 590.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 590.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 610.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 610.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 587.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 587.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 612.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 612.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 613.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 613.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 604.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 604.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 605.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 605.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 603.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 603.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 608.jpg

Dracaena, ROR1498--Madag. Orangea For. Res. near Antsiranana. 5 Nov 06. 608.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 245.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 245.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 247.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 247.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 227.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 227.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 251.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 251.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 244.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 244.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res. Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 228.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res. Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 228.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 226.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 226.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 246.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 246.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 250.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 250.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dracaena  reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 248.jpg

Dracaena reflexa v. parvifolia, R.Ranaivojaona1384--Madag. Prov. Toliara. Mandena Centr. Res Ecol. 19 Jan 06. 248.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Aldabra, Chagos Archipelago, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Réunion, Rodrigues, Seychelles; introduced into Belize, Central African Republic, Solomon Is. (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

July 16, 2004

Location

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam (Karimjee Botanical Garden)

Location Remarks

Samora Machel Ave., Dar es Salaam.

Collectors

No collectors specified

R. Ranaivojaona 1498

November 5, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Diana, Antsiranana (Ambatozavavy)

-13.413056, 48.335556

Location Remarks

Nosy Be, SE corner of island in Lokobe Forest. Along sandy beach. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona

Ranaivojaona, R 1384

January 18, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara (Sakaraha)

-22.886389, 44.692222

Location Remarks

Zombitse National Park. Along trail to the west of the main parking lot just off of National Route ú7. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona

Ranaivojaona, R 1384

January 19, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Toliara (Sakaraha)

-22.886389, 44.692222

Location Remarks

Zombitse National Park. Along trail to the west of the main parking lot just off of National Route ú7. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Asparagaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Specific Epithet

reflexa

Authorship

Lam.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 20.0

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.8

Global rank

#52,190 of 335,497

Top 16%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →