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