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 | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Nolinoideae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. jayniana
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| Binomial name | |
| Dracaena jayniana | |
Distribution
editThe species is found on hilltop limestone karsts from central to northeastern Thailand, 300–500 meters in elevation.[3]
Description
editDracaena 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dracaena jayniana Wilkin & Suksathan". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Dracaena jayniana Wilkin & Suksathan". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022.