Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, [4] is a subtropical tree in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, western Morocco, and possibly introduced into the Azores.

Dracaena draco, commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is an iconic and visually striking plant with a unique appearance and a rich history. It is renowned for its sculptural beauty, longevity, and resilience, making it a fascinating subject of both botanical interest and landscape design.

“龙血竭”是龙血树属（Dracaena）植物树干产生的红色树脂，被称为“云南红药”血竭（Resina Draconis）在《本草纲目》中被称为“活血之圣药”。 从南北朝时期至今已有1 500余年的使用历史 [11] ，在我国被冠以“云南红药”，与“云南白药”齐名。

2022年9月6日 · The dragon tree (Dracaena draco) is an evergreen succulent tree native to subtropical zones and can be grown outdoors or as a houseplant. In the landscape, the dragon tree grows tall and develops a thick cylindrical trunk …

龙血树 （学名： Dracaena draco）是 天门冬科 龙血树属 的一种常绿 乔木，因其树液深红色而得名。 龙血树原产于非洲西北部 加那利群岛 、 佛得角 、 马德拉群岛 、 摩洛哥 等地。 [4] 与其亲缘关系最近的物种是原产于 索科特拉岛 上的 索科特拉龙血树 （Dracaena cinnabari）。 [1] 龙血树最初由 卡尔·林奈 于1762年描述，当时他将其划入 天门冬属。 [3][5] 1767年，他为其建立独立新属 龙血树属。 [3][6] 龙血树有以下三个亚种： 佛得角亚种 D. draco subsp. caboverdeana …

Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree) - An attractive and an interesting evergreen succulent tree that is used in cooler climates as a house plant, but if planted in the ground in our near frost free climate will grow to a massive tall and broad tree 25 feet tall and as wide and, with great age, even larger - one of the tallest ever recorded was over 70 ...

Dracaena is a genus of over 120 species of trees and succulent shrubs known for their distinctive growth forms and striking foliage. These plants feature upright stems or canes, often with a rosette of sword-like leaves at the top.

The unusual tree Dracaena draco is often a hard to find Dracaena species in nurseries. While it’s an easy plant to grow, it may eventually outgrow its available space. Part of the Asparagaceae family, it’s native to the Canary Islands, Madeira Cape Verde and locally in western Morocco. Dracaena draco is the symbol of Tenerife Island.

龙血树属 （学名： Dracaena）又稱 虎斑木屬，其 拉丁名称 来源于 希臘語：δράκαινα，意为“雌龙”，指茎部切开会流出红色液体如龙血。 包括约40 种 植物，有 乔木 、 灌木 和 肉质植物，根据 APG II 分类法，将其并入 假叶树科，也有单独列为一个龙血树科或并入 龙舌兰科 的分类方法。 APG III 分类法，将其并入 天門冬科，為 假叶树亞科。 本 属 植物主要生长在 非洲 和 亚洲 南部，等 热带 地区，在 中美洲 只有一种，剑叶龙血树属（Pleomele）已经合并到本属中， 虎尾 …

The Enchanting Dragon Tree: A Guide to Dracaena Draco. For years, I’ve been fascinated by the Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco). Its mythical moniker and prehistoric presence ignite the imagination. But beyond the lore, this Canary Island native boasts a unique, sculptural form and resilience that makes it a captivating houseplant.