''Dracaena jayniana'' is a species of plant in the genus ''
Dracaena''. It was described by Paul Wilkin and Piyakaset Suksathan in 2012.
It is known as Chan daeng in Thai.
The
specific epithet
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is named for Jayne Spasojevic, a donor to a school in
Portfield, Dorset.
Distribution
The species is found on hilltop limestone karsts from central to northeastern
Thailand
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, 300–500 meters in elevation.
Description
''Dracaena jayniana'' is a woody, branching tree up to 8 meters in height tall. The bark is brown and oozes a red sap. Leaves are pale green and leathery. Flowers are golden yellow, and the fruit is a red berry.
References
Plants described in 2012
jayniana
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