Xanthorrhoea latifolia
(A. T. Lee) D. J. Bedford
Forest grasstree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXanthorrhoea latifolia is a species of grasstree of the genus Xanthorrhoea native to New South Wales and Queensland. Usually found growing in sandy or gravelly soil in the coastal regions of eastern Australia north from Wyong, New South Wales up to Cairns Queensland. The trunk of this grass tree is either absent or can grow over 3.5 metres high.
Description
A tufted plant. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are green and angular. They are 3-6 mm wide. The flowers are creamy white. The flowers stalks are 1-2 m long. They are smooth. The flower spikes are 0.5-1.2 m long. They are 2-3.5 cm across. The fruit are capsules.
Edible Uses
The nectar is used to make a drink.
Traditional Uses
The nectar is used for a drink.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It can form new sprouts after fire.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Haslam, S., 2004, Noosa's Native Plants. Noosa Integrated Catchment Assn. Inc. p 273
- Melzer, R., & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 50
