Kingdom Plantae Clade Monocots Family Asparagaceae Rank Species | Clade Angiosperms Order Asparagales Subfamily Lomandroideae | |
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Similar Cordyline cannifolia, Cordyline congesta, Cordyline pumilio, Cordyline petiolaris, Cordyline obtecta | ||
Cordyline 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.
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