Cordyline petiolaris

Large-leaved Palm Lily

Laxmanniaceae

Description:

A palm-like, multi-stemmed plant with broad green leaves 80–120 cm long. Produces small white flowers in autumn and striking red fruit in summer, adding colour and interest to shaded areas.

Special Features:

Flowers attract bees, ants, moths, and butterflies
Excellent understorey plant
Hardy and easy to grow
Can be potted or used indoors

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest, Rainforest

Aspect:

Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Palm-like narrow, upright plant to 5m

Attracts:

Frogs, Fruit eating birds, Nectar feeding Bird, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

White, Purple

Cordyline petiolaris - Large-leaved Palm Lily

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Regional ecosystem:

12.8.1, 12.11.2, 12.11.3a

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Cordyline+petiolaris&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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