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ti ngahere
Scientific Name: Cordyline banksii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Cordyline banksii: The Forest Cabbage Tree
Cordyline banksii, commonly known as the Forest Cabbage Tree or Ti Ngahere, is a distinctive plant native to New Zealand.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is often found in home gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cordyline banksii Hook. f.
- Common Names: Forest Cabbage Tree, Ti Ngahere, Ti Parae, Ti Rakau, Cabbage Tree.
- Family: Lomandraceae (or Asphodelaceae)
- Synonyms: Cordyline termmalis (Note: This is likely a misspelling or outdated synonym, as Cordyline terminalis is a distinct species).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Zealand.
- Often found in scrub or deeper forest areas.
- Seldom found in open ground.
Morphological Characteristics
- Shrub or small tree reaching 4-6 meters in height.
- More slender than Cordyline australis (T? k?uka).
- Often branches near the ground, producing several stems.
Interesting Differences
- The Forest Cabbage Tree (Cordyline banksii) is shorter and more slender compared to the more iconic Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis).
Associated Flora
- Frequently found with emergent manuka and wheki
- Grows amongst species such as putaputaweta.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikipedia
- Dave's Garden