Cordyline pumilio - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
764957
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1860: 792 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764290
Common Names
- Pumilio Cabbage Tree
- Cordyline
- Dwarf Cabbage Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordyline pumilio (also called Dwarf Cabbage Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mascarene Islands, where it is found in dry coastal forests and scrub. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2 m tall, with a slender trunk and a tuft of narrow, linear leaves at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Cordyline pumilio is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cordyline pumilio has white flowers with yellow stamens and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Cordyline pumilio can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in the open ground in a sunny position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Cordyline pumilio
Cordyline pumilio can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Cordyline pumilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordyline pumilio?
Cordyline pumilio
What is the natural habitat of Cordyline pumilio?
It is native to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
What are the common names of Cordyline pumilio?
It is commonly known as the dwarf ti plant, dwarf cordyline, or dwarf palm lily.
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-303215: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.