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Canary Island Dragon Tree

Dracaena draco

Endangered

About

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 (thực vật)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Bộ Măng tây)

Species

Dracaena draco (Canary Island Dragon Tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Drago De Canarias

Portuguese dracena-draco

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Dracaena camerooniana

Least Concern

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Dracaena aletriformis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canary Island Dragon Tree?

The scientific name of Canary Island Dragon Tree is Dracaena draco. It belongs to the genus Dracaena.

What is the conservation status of Canary Island Dragon Tree?

Canary Island Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Canary Island Dragon Tree live?

Canary Island Dragon Tree 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 Canary Island Dragon Tree belong to?

Canary Island Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) belongs to the genus Dracaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

Is Canary Island Dragon Tree endangered?

Yes, Canary Island Dragon Tree (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 Canary Island Dragon Tree belong to?

Canary Island Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).

What are the closest relatives of Canary Island Dragon Tree?

The closest relatives of Canary Island Dragon Tree in the genus Dracaena include Dragon Tree, Narrow Leaf Dragon Palm, song-of-India, Dragon's Blood Tree, spotted dracaena.