Cordyline rubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
764968
Status:
valid
Authors:
Otto & A.Dietr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 16: 121 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764301
Common Names
- Rubra Cabbage Tree
- Cordyline
- Red Cabbage Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordyline rubra (also called Red 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 5 m tall, with a stout trunk and a tuft of sword-shaped leaves at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Cordyline rubra 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 rubra 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cordyline rubra is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows up to 2 m in height and has red or pink flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in spring and will flower in summer.
Where to Find Cordyline rubra
Cordyline rubra can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Cordyline rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordyline rubra?
Cordyline rubra
What is the natural habitat of Cordyline rubra?
It is native to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
What are the common names of Cordyline rubra?
It is commonly known as the red ti plant, red cordyline, or red 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-303225: Based on the initial data import
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.