Dracaena aletriformis

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Common name: Drakeboom, Grootblaardrakeboom, Dragon tree, Large-leaved dragon tree

Family: Asparagaceae subfam. Nolinoideae

Distribution: South Africa

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: It was well known as a source of varnish used in the 1700's by Italian violin makers.

Links: iSpot • SANBI PlantZAfrica

1: Fern house (Fern House) • Accession: 1999-116/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2: Fern house (Fern House) • Accession: 1999-116/3 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3: Fern house (Fern House) • Accession: 1999-116/4 • Provenance: Unrecorded
4: Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street (Uv) • Accession: 1999-116 • Provenance: Unrecorded

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa