Species of plant
Dracaena viridiflora is a shrub or small plant belonging to the family Asparagaceae.
Description
The species grows up to 5 m high.[1] Its leaves are evenly distributed along the branches. They tend to be oblong to lanceolate in outline and up to 25 cm long and 2 cm wide.[1] The surfaces of the leaves are dark green and shiny above but paler beneath; the apex is acute while sheathing commonly occurs at the base of the leaves. The inflorescence is usually terminal but less commonly axillary and up to 9 cm long[1] with flowers arranged in sessile clusters.
Distribution
The species occurs in parts of West Africa in Ghana and Nigeria then eastwards towards Cameroon and Angola.[1]
Uses
Traditionally, leaf extracts of the plant are used in the treatment of microbial infections and epilepsy.[2]
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