Dracaena jayniana is a species of plant in the genus Dracaena. It was described by Paul Wilkin and Piyakaset Suksathan in 2012.[1][2] It is known as Chan daeng in Thai.[1] The specific epithet is named for Jayne Spasojevic, a donor to a school in Portfield, Dorset.[3]

Dracaena jayniana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Dracaena
Species:
D. jayniana
Binomial name
Dracaena jayniana
Wilkin [wd] & Suksathan [wd]

Distribution

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The species is found on hilltop limestone karsts from central to northeastern Thailand, 300–500 meters in elevation.[3]

Description

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Dracaena jayniana is a woody, branching tree up to 8 meters in height tall. The bark is brown and oozes a red sap. Leaves are pale green and leathery. Flowers are golden yellow, and the fruit is a red berry.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Paul Wilkin; Piyakaset Suksathan; Kaweesak Keeratikiat; Peter Van Welzen; Justyna Wiland-Szymańska (22 September 2012). "A new threatened endemic species from central and northeastern Thailand, Dracaena jayniana (Asparagaceae: tribe Nolinoideae)". Kew Bulletin. 67 (4): 697–705. doi:10.1007/S12225-012-9412-2. ISSN 0075-5974. Wikidata Q43192010.
  2. ^ "Dracaena jayniana Wilkin & Suksathan". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Dracaena jayniana Wilkin & Suksathan". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022.