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dracena-draco

Dracaena draco

Endangered

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The Canary Island Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) is a species in the genus Dracaena. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populatio

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, India, Italy, Libya, and Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Dracaena draco (dracena-draco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Drago De Canarias

Portuguese dracena-draco

Similar Species in Dracaena

Dracaena camerooniana

Least Concern

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Large-leaved Dragon Tree

Dracaena aletriformis

Least Concern

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Gabal Elba Dragon Tree

Narrow Leaf Dragon Palm

Dracaena cincta

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dracena-draco?

The scientific name of dracena-draco is Dracaena draco. It belongs to the genus Dracaena.

What is the conservation status of dracena-draco?

dracena-draco (Dracaena draco) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does dracena-draco live?

dracena-draco is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Italy, Libya, and Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, India, Italy, Libya, Portugal.

What family does dracena-draco belong to?

dracena-draco (Dracaena draco) belongs to the genus Dracaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

Is dracena-draco endangered?

Yes, dracena-draco (Dracaena draco) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does dracena-draco belong to?

dracena-draco (Dracaena draco) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of dracena-draco?

The closest relatives of dracena-draco in the genus Dracaena include dracaena-bambu, dracena-malaia, Dragon's Blood Tree, Large-leaved Dragon Tree, Gabal Elba Dragon Tree.