DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM

Author:
Charles Lemaire, 1856
Family:
DRACAENACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Ill. Hort. 3(Misc.): 91 (1856)
Collection number:
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Thickness:
30 Centimetres
Height:
180 - 450 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds
CITES:
Synonyms:

The genera name comes from the Greek words dasys, meaning 'dense', 'rough' or 'shaggy', and lirion meaning 'lily' in reference to the rough leaves of some species. The specific name means 'the longest' in reference to the extremely long leaves of this species.

Flower
White - Cream - Brownish Yellow
Soil
Mix
Water
Medium
Sun
Medium - Maximum