Dracaena perrotii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sansevieria robusta
• Sansevieria perrotii
• Acyntha robusta

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. It is further identified by the genus Dracaena, specifically as the species Dracaena perrotii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its range extends significantly into East Tropical Africa as well. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Kenya. Additionally, the plant is located within the borders of Tanzania.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dracaena perrotii is characterized by its specific ecological adaptation and growth strategy, which is categorized under the life form of a chamaephyte. As a chamaephyte, its perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, often just above or at the ground level, allowing it to withstand various environmental pressures while maintaining a persistent presence in its habitat. This growth habit ensures that the plant can effectively manage its energy reserves and regrowth cycles, distinguishing it from other life forms such as phanerophytes, hemicryptophytes, or therophytes. By maintaining its regenerative structures near the substrate, Dracaena perrotii optimizes its survival through seasonal shifts, establishing a stable and enduring lifecycle within its niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Dracaena perrotii is characterized by its growth form as a herb, typically reaching an average plant height of 1.2 m. This species is a terrestrial plant that functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber, maintaining an independent lifestyle without acting as a parasite. In terms of its structural composition, the plant is non-woody in nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

1.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dracaena perrotii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Dracaena perrotii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SANSEVIERIN A.

SANSEVIERIN A

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Dracaena perrotii has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH3OH-CH2Cl2 extract, aqueous extracts, dichloromethane extracts, methanol extracts.

Ch3oh-ch2cl2 extract

1. Journal of natural products

Aqueous extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dichloromethane extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Methanol extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology