Dracaena cantleyi
| Dracaena cantleyi | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Convallarioideae |
| Genus: | Dracaena |
| Species: | D. cantleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Dracaena cantleyi | |
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Dracaena cantleyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.[2] It is native to wet tropical areas of Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[1] A small tree reaching 1 to 5 m (3 to 16 ft), it has purplish-green leaves with lighter green mottling.[2] Orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) have been observed masticating its leaves and using the resultant foam as an anti-inflammatory balm.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Dracaena cantleyi Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Dracaena cantleyi Baker". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ Morrogh-Bernard, H. C.; Foitová, I.; Yeen, Z.; Wilkin, P.; De Martin, R.; Rárová, L.; Doležal, K.; Nurcahyo, W.; Olšanský, M. (2017). "Self-medication by orang-utans (Pongo pygmaeus) using bioactive properties of Dracaena cantleyi". Scientific Reports. 7 (1) 16653. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-16621-w. PMC 5709421. PMID 29192145.
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