Dracaena liberica
Dracaena liberica, commonly known as the Liberica Dragon Tree, is a resilient medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking foliage, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, wounds, and diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Dracaena liberica
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Dracaena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dracaena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dracaena liberica, is referred to by the common name 利比里亚虎尾兰 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 利比里亚虎尾兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the territory of Benin. Its presence is also documented across the landscapes of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is distributed through the countries of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its range extends into the coastal and inland areas of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dracaena liberica, utilizes its leaf as a primary component for medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their elongated, lanceolate shape and are often harvested to extract various bioactive compounds. In traditional medicinal practices, these leaves may be processed or used in decoctions to harness their inherent therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dracaena liberica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |