Cordyline congesta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
764889
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sweet) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 419 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764222
Common Names
- Congesta Cabbage Tree
- Cordyline
- Clustered Cabbage Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordyline congesta (also called Congested Cabbage Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has long, narrow, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Cordyline congesta is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cordyline congesta has white, bell-shaped flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Cordyline congesta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.
Where to Find Cordyline congesta
Cordyline congesta can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Cordyline congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordyline congesta?
Cordyline congesta
What are the common names of Cordyline congesta?
Congested cordyline, Congested cordyline palm
Where is Cordyline congesta native to?
Australia
Species in the Cordyline genus
Cordyline angustissima, Cordyline australis, Cordyline banksii, Cordyline cannifolia, Cordyline casanovae, Cordyline congesta, Cordyline forbesii, Cordyline fruticosa, Cordyline gibbingsae, Cordyline indivisa, Cordyline lateralis, Cordyline ledermannii, Cordyline manners-suttoniae, Cordyline matthewsii, Cordyline mauritiana, Cordyline minutiflora, Cordyline murchisoniae, Cordyline neocaledonica, Cordyline obtecta, Cordyline petiolaris, Cordyline pumilio, Cordyline racemosa, Cordyline rubra, Cordyline schlechteri, Cordyline sellowiana, Cordyline stricta,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303152: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.