Dracaena angustifolia


Dracaena angustifolia is a species of Asian tropical forest under-storey plants in the family Asparagaceae; no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.

Distribution and Description

The native range of this species is from Bangladesh, through Indo-China and Malesia to northern Australia. In Vietnam the plant may be called phất dủ hẹp.
Dracaena angustifolia is a shrub, up to 3 m high, with leaves 150-250 x 20-30 mm wide. The yellowish flowers are about 20 mm long.

Uses

The leaves of this plant are used as a natural green food colourant.