This tree of unknown origin grows in the greenhouse of the Lviv University Botanical Garden (Lviv, Ukraine). In the garden’s collection, this plant was initially treated under the name Dracaena umbraculifera Jacq. In 2015, the plant was blooming, and its inflorescence morphology showed that the original identification was wrong. Thus, we would be very grateful if anybody could give us an idea of what this plant is precisely.
Dracaena is a genus of tropical plants that includes around 120 species. The species in the image appears to be Dracaena fragrans (commonly known as the corn plant) or a related variety.
In some culture they are considered symbol of good luck and prosperity, basically used for indoor regulations, stress relief and ornament.
Arua Maryjane
Currently, there are 198 accepted species of Dracaena, and I suspect that the above species is Dracaena fragrans.
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30010732-2
Thanks!
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