Family: Asparagaceae
Author: (L.) A.Chev.
Bibliography: Cat. Pl. Jard. Bot. Saigon: 66 (1919)
Year: 1919
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Cordyline
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Papuasia to W. Pacific
Description
The Broadleaf palm-lily, scientifically known as Cordyline fruticosa, is a striking and versatile plant renowned for its lush, vibrant foliage. Originating from Papuasia to the Western Pacific, this plant has captured the attention of botanists and gardeners alike for its ornamental value and cultural significance.
The Broadleaf palm-lily belongs to the Asparagaceae family, a diverse group of flowering plants known for their resilience and variety in form and function. This particular species, Cordyline fruticosa, was catalogued in the “Cat. Pl. Jard. Bot. Saigon: 66” in 1919 by the author (L.) A.Chev., underscoring its longstanding recognition and study within botanical circles.
Characterized by its broad, oblong leaves that can range in color from deep green to vibrant shades of red, pink, and purple, the Broadleaf palm-lily adds a splash of color to any landscape. Aside from its aesthetic appeal, the plant is also celebrated for its adaptability. It thrives in a variety of climates and soil conditions, making it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor plantings.
The Broadleaf palm-lily holds cultural significance in many regions where it is native. In particular, it is often associated with traditional ceremonies and is believed to bring good fortune. This cultural heritage, combined with its horticultural virtues, makes it a beloved plant for many.
For those looking to cultivate the Broadleaf palm-lily, it is recommended to provide it with bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential, but it is important to avoid waterlogging to ensure the plant remains healthy.
In conclusion, the Broadleaf palm-lily is a plant of both beauty and practicality, deeply rooted in the natural and cultural landscapes of the regions it originates from. Its vibrant foliage and ease of care make it a standout addition to any plant collection.
Common Names
Deu: keulenlilie
Swe: bloddracena
Eng: broadleaf palm-lily, good-luck-plant, palm-lily, ti, tiplant, tree-of-kings
Spa: caña de indio, croto
Por: coqueirinho-de-vênus, coqueiro-de-vênus, cordiline, dracena-vermelha, raiz-de-chá
En: Broadleaf palm-lily, Good-luck-plant, Palm-lily, Ti, Tiplant, Tree-of-kings, Ti plant
Fr: Feuille way, Roseau des Indes, Cordyline
De: Keulenlilie
Pt: Coqueirinho-de-vênus, Coqueiro-de-vênus, Cordiline, Dracena-vermelha, Raiz-de-chá
Es: Caña de indio, Croto
Sv: Bloddracena
Synonyms
- Dracaena nigricans (Jacob-Makoy)
- Dracaena cantrellii (T.Moore)
- Cordyline cheesemanii (Kirk)
- Cordyline eschscholziana (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.)
- Dracaena gemma (W.Bull)
- Dracaena picturata (T.Moore)
- Dracaena nigrorubra (Linden)
- Cordyline rex ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline timorensis (Planch.)
- Dracaena taylorii (Veitch)
- Dracaena glonerea (Linden ex Rafarin)
- Dracaena robinsoniana (Van Geert)
- Dracaena terminalis latifolia-pendula (Van Geert)
- Cordyline terminalis var. sieberi ((Kunth) Benth.)
- Dracaena leucochila (T.Moore)
- Dracaena rebeccae (T.Moore)
- Cordyline placida ((W.Bull) Mottet)
- Dracaena compacta (W.Bull)
- Dracaena baptistii (Anon.)
- Dracaena alborosea (W.Bull)
- Dracaena fraseri (Anon.)
- Cordyline sepiaria (Seem.)
- Dracaena formosa (W.Bull)
- Cordyline sulcata ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline ornata ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena hybrida (W.Bull ex R.Hogg)
- Cordyline nobilis ((Planch.) K.Koch)
- Dracaena imperator (T.Moore)
- Dracaena warocquei (Linden & André)
- Dracaena humboldtii (Jacob-Makoy)
- Dracaena leopoldii (Pynaert)
- Dracaena bausei (T.Moore)
- Dracaena reginae (T.Moore)
- Dracaena leonardii (Van Geert)
- Dracaena scottiae (T.Moore)
- Cordyline angusta ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena verschaffeltii (Verschaff.)
- Dracaena esculenta (Jacob-Makoy)
- Cordyline chelsonii ((Veitch) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline metallica (Dallière)
- Dracaena leonensis (Lodd. ex G.Don)
- Cordyline splendens ((W.Bull ex É.Morren) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena alexandrae (Van Geert)
- Cordyline reali ((Linden & André) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline ferrea ((L.) Endl.)
- Dracaena eximia (T.Moore)
- Dracaena shepherdii (Anon.)
- Dracaena nobilis (Van Houtte ex Bosse)
- Cordyline thomsonii ((Mast. & T.Moore) Mottet)
- Cordyline terminalis var. sepiaria ((Seem.) Benth.)
- Dracaena anerleyensis (T.Moore)
- Cordyline terminalis var. ti ((Schott ex K.Koch) Benth.)
- Cordyline triumphans ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena lutescens (Verschaff.)
- Dracaena kewensis (Sander)
- Cordyline porphyrophylla ((É.Morren) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena pendens (T.Moore)
- Dracaena tellingii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena nitzchneri (Van Geert)
- Dracaena stenophylla (K.Koch)
- Dracaena casanovae (Linden & André)
- Dracaena poubellei (Anon.)
- Cordyline argenteostriata ((W.Bull) Mottet)
- Dracaena versicolor (T.Moore)
- Cordyline albicans ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline duffii ((E.G.Hend.) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena macleayi (Linden)
- Dracaena terminalis alba (J.Wills ex H.Little)
- Dracaena renardiae (T.Moore)
- Dracaena flemingii (Baker)
- Cordyline robinsoniana ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena fulgens (T.Moore)
- Dracaena vivicans (Van Houtte)
- Cordyline regina (Veitch ex Regel)
- Terminalis fruticosa ((L.) Kuntze)
- Dracaena excelsa (W.Bull)
- Dracaena venosa (W.Bull)
- Dracaena regis (André)
- Dracaena atropurpurea-pendula (Van Geert)
- Ezehlsia palma (Lour. ex B.A.Gomes)
- Cordyline lutescens-striata (G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline densicoma (Linden & André)
- Dracaena spectabilis (W.Bull)
- Dracaena balmoreana (Van Geert)
- Dracaena venusta (T.Moore)
- Dracaena stricta var. alba (T.Moore)
- Cordyline macarthurii (G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena insignis (W.Bull)
- Dracaena weismannii (H.J.Veitch)
- Dracaena bergmanii (Van Geert)
- Cordyline pulchella ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena youngii (É.Morren)
- Dracaena porphyrophylla (É.Morren)
- Dracaena pulcherrima (Baker)
- Dracaena thomsonii (Mast. & T.Moore)
- Cordyline bartelii (Mottet)
- Cordyline compacta ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena striatifolia (E.C.Hend.)
- Dracaena victoriae (T.Moore)
- Dracaena picta (W.Bull)
- Dracaena spinckii (Van Geert)
- Cordyline terminalis var. boryi (Benth.)
- Dracaena ornata (Van Geert)
- Dracaena jamesii (Pynaert)
- Dracaena harrisii (Hovey)
- Dracaena fredericii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena siamensis (Baker)
- Dracaena mooreana (Van Geert)
- Cordyline venosa ((W.Bull) Mottet)
- Cordyline baptistii (Cogn. & Marchal)
- Cordyline inscripta ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena intermedia (E.C.Hend.)
- Cordyline dennisonii (André)
- Dracaena cuprea (T.Moore)
- Taetsia fruticosa var. casanovae ((Linden & André) Guillaumin)
- Cordyline sieberi (Kunth)
- Cordyline fraseri ((Anon.) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena gloriosa (Anon.)
- Cordyline magnifica ((H.J.Veitch ex É.Morren) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena violacea (T.Moore)
- Dracaena grandis (W.Bull)
- Dracaena ferrea variegata (Blandy)
- Dracaena concinna (W.Bull)
- Cordyline excellens (Mottet)
- Cordyline javanica (Klotzsch ex Kunth)
- Dracaena princeps (W.Bull)
- Cordyline amabilis (Cogn. & Marchal)
- Cordyline alborosea ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena ernestii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena laingii (Van Geert)
- Dracaena inscripta (W.Bull)
- Dracaena lutescens var. striata (Linden ex Rafarin)
- Dracaena mandaianum (Anon.)
- Cordyline rosacea (G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline balmoreana ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena perreyi (Van Geert)
- Dracaena aurora (Linden & André)
- Dracaena regalis (Baker)
- Dracaena terminalis (L.)
- Dracaena neocaledonica (Linden)
- Cordyline williamsii (Mottet)
- Cordyline heliconiifolia (Otto & A.Dietr.)
- Dracaena troubetzkoi (Linden & André)
- Dracaena porteana (Baker)
- Dracaena rothiana (Carrière)
- Calodracon sieberi ((Kunth) Planch.)
- Dracaena illustris (W.Bull)
- Dracaena pulchella (W.Bull)
- Dracaena nigrescens (B.S.Williams)
- Dracaena hendersonii (J.H.Veitch)
- Cordyline youngii ((É.Morren) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline fruticosa var. ferrea (J.W.Moore)
- Aletris chinensis (Lam.)
- Dracaena barronii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena amabilis (H.J.Veitch)
- Convallaria fruticosa (L.)
- Dracaena guilfoylei (T.Moore ex Linden)
- Calodracon heliconiifolia ((Otto & A.Dietr.) Planch.)
- Cordyline ti (Schott ex K.Koch)
- Dracaena verlotii (Van Geert)
- Cordyline jacquinii (Kunth)
- Dracaena salmonea (T.Moore)
- Dracaena salviati (Linden)
- Dracaena sulcata (Van Geert)
- Dracaena cooperi var. striata (Van Geert)
- Dracaena gloneri (André)
- Dracaena terminalis var. alba (Van Houtte)
- Cordyline excelsa (G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline laingii ((Van Geert) Mottet)
- Cordyline hendersonii (Cogn. & Marchal)
- Dracaena moorei (B.S.Williams)
- Cordyline terminalis var. baileyi (F.M.Bailey)
- Dracaena superba (Van Geert)
- Dracaena limbata (Van Geert)
- Dracaena punctata (B.S.Williams)
- Dracaena mastersii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena speciosa (Van Houtte)
- Cordyline hedychioides (F.Muell.)
- Dracaena rubella (W.Bull)
- Dracaena sydneyi (T.Moore)
- Dracaena carolettiae (T.Moore)
- Cordyline mirabilis (G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline grandis ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena cooperi (Van Geert)
- Dracaena jucunda (T.Moore)
- Cordyline kewensis (Sander)
- Calodracon jacquinii ((Kunth) Planch.)
- Dracaena crispata (Van Geert)
- Dracaena albomarginata (T.Moore)
- Dracaena halseyi (Van Geert)
- Dracaena metallica (W.Bull)
- Cordyline madagascariensis (Mottet)
- Dracaena dennisonii (Veitch ex É.Morren)
- Cordyline amboynensis (G.Nicholson)
- Asparagus terminalis (L.)
- Dracaena argenteostriata (W.Bull)
- Cordyline terminalis (Kunth)
- Dracaena ferrea (L.)
- Cordyline bellula ((Linden & André) G.Nicholson)
- Cordyline rubella ((W.Bull) G.Nicholson)
- Dianella cubensis (A.Rich.)
- Dracaena elizabethiae (T.Moore)
- Dracaena sepiaria (Seem.)
- Dracaena coullingii (Anon.)
- Cordyline picturata ((T.Moore) Mottet)
- Dracaena triumphans (W.Bull)
- Dracaena vestalis (Van Houtte)
- Calodracon terminalis ((L.) Planch.)
- Dracaena bellula (Linden & André)
- Cordyline terminalis var. hedychioides ((F.Muell.) Baker)
- Taetsia fruticosa ((L.) Merr.)
- Cordyline gloriosa (Linden & André)
- Dracaena willsii (T.Moore)
- Dracaena voluta (T.Moore)
- Cordyline imperialis ((Anon.) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena magnifica (H.J.Veitch ex É.Morren)
- Dracaena ferrea versicolor (E.J.Lowe & W.Howard)
- Dracaena duffii (E.G.Hend.)
- Cordyline mooreana ((Van Geert) G.Nicholson)
- Dracaena robusta (B.S.Williams)
- Dracaena imperialis (Anon.)
- Calodracon nobilis (Planch.)
- Dracaena candida (W.Bull)
- Dracaena chelsonii (Veitch)
- Taetsia terminalis (W.Wight)
- Dracaena reali (Linden & André)
- Dracaena splendens (W.Bull ex É.Morren)
- Dracaena ferrea var. rubens (Hassk.)
- Cordyline norwoodiensis (Mottet)
- Dracaena brasiliensis (Schult. & Schult.f.)
- Cordyline terminalis var. ferrea (Baker)
- Draco stenophylla ((K.Koch) Kuntze)
- Dracaena bella (T.Moore)
- Dracaena berkeleyi (T.Moore)
- Dracaena angusta (W.Bull)
- Dracaena mabiliae (T.Moore)
- Dracaena gladstonei (Van Geert)
- Dracaena latifolia pendula (Jacob-Makoy)
- Dracaena utilis (Baker)
- Dracaena albicans (Van Geert)
- Dracaena placida (W.Bull)
- Dracaena martfontanensis (Van Geert)
- Dracaena nigrostriata (W.Bull)
- Dracaena thomiae (T.Moore)
- Taetsia ferrea (Medik.)
- Dracaena levangeri (Van Geert)
- Dracaena × bartetii (Carrière)
- Cordyline guilfoylei (Linden ex Lem.)
- Dracaena rex (W.Bull)
- Dracaena gibsonii (Baker)
- Cordyline nigrorubra ((Linden) G.Nicholson)
Distribution
- Bismarck Archipelago (native)
- Caroline Is. (native)
- Fiji (native)
- Marianas (native)
- Marshall Is. (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Santa Cruz Is. (native)
- Solomon Is. (native)
- Vanuatu (native)
- Wallis-Futuna Is. (native)
- Assam (introduced)
- Bolivia (introduced)
- Cambodia (introduced)
- China Southeast (introduced)
- Comoros (introduced)
- Cook Is. (introduced)
- Costa Rica (introduced)
- Easter Is. (introduced)
- Ecuador (introduced)
- El Salvador (introduced)
- Gilbert Is. (introduced)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
- Hainan (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- Honduras (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Jamaica (introduced)
- Jawa (introduced)
- Kermadec Is. (introduced)
- Leeward Is. (introduced)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (introduced)
- Line Is. (introduced)
- Malaya (introduced)
- Marquesas (introduced)
- Mexico Central (introduced)
- Mexico Gulf (introduced)
- Mexico Southeast (introduced)
- Mexico Southwest (introduced)
- Myanmar (introduced)
- Nauru (introduced)
- New Caledonia (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- Niue (introduced)
- Panamá (introduced)
- Pitcairn Is. (introduced)
- Puerto Rico (introduced)
- Samoa (introduced)
- Society Is. (introduced)
- Thailand (introduced)
- Tonga (introduced)
- Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
- Tuamotu (introduced)
- Tubuai Is. (introduced)
- Tuvalu (introduced)
- Wake I. (introduced)
- Windward Is. (introduced)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2766278)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:533580-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cordyline fruticosa (L.) A.Chev.)
Specifications
Growth
