CORDYLINE FRUTICOSA

Scientific Name: Cordyline fruticosa (L.) A. Chev.

Common Names: Ti Plant, Palm Lily, Cabbage Palm, False Dracaena

Description: Cordyline fruticosa is an evergreen flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It’s native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Polynesia, and Micronesia.

• Size: It can grow up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) tall with an attractive palm-like appearance.
• Leaves: Broad, elongated leaves radiate outwards from the slender trunk, typically ranging from red to green with variegated forms available.
• Flowers: Produces small, yellowish to red flowers that mature into red berries.

Uses:

• Ornamental Plant: Grown for its attractive foliage and palm-like form. It’s popular in landscaping and as a houseplant.
• Food: In some cultures, the young leaves and shoots are consumed as a vegetable.
• Traditional Medicine: In some cultures, parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine, although scientific evidence for such uses is limited.