Cordyline australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
764872
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Forst.) Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Norfolk. : 29 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764205
Common Names
- Australian Cabbage Tree
- Cordyline
- Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordyline australis (also called Cabbage Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has long, narrow, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Cordyline australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cordyline australis has white, bell-shaped flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Cordyline australis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.
Where to Find Cordyline australis
Cordyline australis can be found in the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand.
Cordyline australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordyline australis?
Cordyline australis
What are the common names of Cordyline australis?
Cabbage tree, Cabbage palm
Where is Cordyline australis native to?
Australia, New Zealand
Species in the Cordyline genus
Cordyline angustissima, Cordyline australis, Cordyline banksii, Cordyline cannifolia, Cordyline casanovae, Cordyline congesta, Cordyline forbesii, Cordyline fruticosa, Cordyline gibbingsae, Cordyline indivisa, Cordyline lateralis, Cordyline ledermannii, Cordyline manners-suttoniae, Cordyline matthewsii, Cordyline mauritiana, Cordyline minutiflora, Cordyline murchisoniae, Cordyline neocaledonica, Cordyline obtecta, Cordyline petiolaris, Cordyline pumilio, Cordyline racemosa, Cordyline rubra, Cordyline schlechteri, Cordyline sellowiana, Cordyline stricta,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303137: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.