About Dracaena steudneri Engl.
Dracaena steudneri, commonly called the northern large-leaved dragon-tree, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Asparagaceae. Its native range extends from Ethiopia to southern tropical Africa. This species is currently being studied for its high-quality fiber content. Larvae of the bush nightfighter moth, Artitropa erinnys, feed on Dracaena steudneri. In the past, the name Dracaena steudneri was incorrectly applied to Dracaena fragrans, the well-known ornamental houseplant that is also called cornstalk dracaena, striped dracaena, compact dracaena, and corn plant. This misidentification has caused a great deal of confusion.
