Cordyline murchisoniae
F. Muell.
Palm lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCordyline murchisoniae, known as the dwarf palm lily is an evergreen Australian plant. A shrub to 6 metres tall. The range of distribution is coastal Queensland rainforests. Leaves wavy edged, lanceolate in shape. 15 cm (6 in) long on thin stems. Flowering occurs in spring; being white, reddish or lilac in colour. Fruit is a red berry. Suited to gardens with moist soils in semi shade to full shade. It is not frost tolerant. A bird attracting plant.
Description
A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves clasp the stem. The leaves are short and wide. The flowers are white to mauve and have 6 petals. They are at the top of the stem. The fruit are round red berries. They are 2 mm across.
Edible Uses
The underground stem (rhizome) is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The underground stem is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in rainforest.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
References (1)
- Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 67
