Cordyline fruticosa (L.) A.Chev.

Etymology Genus Club in Greek, referring to the underground rhizomes
Species Shrubby
Family Asparagaceae
Synonyms -
Common Names Red Dracaena, Cabbage Tree
Status Exotic: Cultivated Only
Form Shrub
Native Distribution New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia

Diagnostics:

Cordyline fruticosa is an erect shrub with broad long leaves that can be green, red or purple and varigated in various colours. A popular variety cultivated here is the 'Firebrand', which has reddish-purple leaves and stem.


Cordyline fruticosa 'Firebrand' cultivated in Hougang (2024).

Stem.

Leaf.

Woody stem.

References

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Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-07-28 / Modified: 2024-07-29


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