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Dragon’s blood trees (Dracaena cinnabari) are an evolutionary marvel of the plant kingdom, found only on the island of Socotra in Yemen. Dating back to ancient times, dragon’s blood trees are an endangered species and have been used for medicinal and commercial purposes throughout history. Local legend says that the first dragon blood tree was created from the blood of an injured dragon fighting an elephant, with the name “dragon blood” coming from the reddish resin that the tree produces.
Dragon’s blood trees are a type of succulent tree, surviving in the extreme desert environment of Socotra through a variety of adaptive features. They are able to capture and store airborne moisture, and their leaves act as a sunshade, reducing the amount of water lost through evaporation. Their unusual umbrella-shaped canopy helps to protect the root system from the harsh sun. Dragon’s blood trees are also resistant to drought, able to survive long periods without water.
The tree has been economically important for centuries. Local people value it as food for livestock, and the tree’s resin has a wide range of traditional medicinal uses. The resin – known as ’emzoloh’ – was exported and traded by the Roman Empire as a medicine as early as the 1st Century BC, and is thought to have been responsible for the intense colour of Stradivarius violins.
Unfortunately, the future of the species is uncertain. Few populations are regenerating naturally, and in some areas young trees lack the species’ characteristic umbrella shape. The most significant problem is climate change: Socotra is drying out, with once reliable monsoon weather becoming patchy and irregular. The tree can expect to lose 45% of its potential habitat by 2080, and while expanding the Skund Nature Sanctuary could protect two potential refuge areas, this level of conservation work will not save the species.
Unless major steps are taken to mitigate climate change soon, the future of Socotra’s iconic and ancient dragon tree – along with countless other species around the world – is very much in doubt. Efforts must be made to ensure the conservation of this unique species. Local communities should be encouraged to practice traditional methods of conservation, such as sustainable harvesting of the tree’s resin. Governments must also take steps to reduce the effects of climate change, such as increasing renewable energy sources
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