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Genus Dracaena Vandelli Ex L. in Andaman and Nicobar Islands


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Dracaena Vandelli ex L. is represented in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by eight species. Dracaena nutans reported earlier from Andaman is now correctly identified as Dracuena pendula which has distribution in adjoining Malay Peninsula and is a new record for Indian flora. Dracaena brachyphylla is an endemic to India confining its distribution to these Islands. A taxonomic account of eight species of Dracaena is presented with key, brief citation, description, distribution, phenology and exsiccata is.
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B. K. Sinha
Botanical Survey of India, Port Blair, India
S. K. Srivastava
Botanical Survey of India, Port Blair, India

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Dracaena Vandelli ex L. is represented in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by eight species. Dracaena nutans reported earlier from Andaman is now correctly identified as Dracuena pendula which has distribution in adjoining Malay Peninsula and is a new record for Indian flora. Dracaena brachyphylla is an endemic to India confining its distribution to these Islands. A taxonomic account of eight species of Dracaena is presented with key, brief citation, description, distribution, phenology and exsiccata is.