Dracaena angustifolia

Dracaena angustifolia is a species of Asian tropical forest under-storey plants in the family Asparagaceae; no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.

Distribution and description
The native range of this species is from Bangladesh, through Indo-China and Malesia to northern Australia. In Vietnam the plant may be called phất dủ lá hẹp.

D. angustifolia is a shrub, up to 3 m high, with leaves 150 - 250 mm x 20 - 30 mm wide. The yellowish flowers are about 20 mm long.

Use
The leaves are used to make green food coloring. D. angustifolia is used traditionally as medicine for several different ailments. It is also planted as a hedge.