Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical shrub: "Cordyline terminalis" is a species of tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, characterized by terminal tufts of elongated leaves.
   • A plant with multiple uses: Its leaves are used locally for thatching and clothing, and its thick, sweet roots are used as food.
   • Geographical origin: It is native to tropical southeastern Asia, Australia, and Hawaii.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a beautiful Cordyline terminalis with vibrant red leaves.
  • In traditional Hawaiian culture, the leaves of Cordyline terminalis were used for making skirts and thatching roofs.
  • The sweet roots of Cordyline terminalis are sometimes cooked and eaten.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/horticultural contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this specific species within the genus .
  • The specimen was correctly identified as Cordyline terminalis.
• In ethnobotanical contexts: Used to discuss the plant's traditional cultural and practical applications.
  • The study documented the various uses of Cordyline terminalis across Polynesia.

Variants and Related Words

• Ti plant: A common name for .
• Good luck plant: Another common name, referring to its use as an ornamental plant believed to bring good fortune.
• Cordyline fruticosa: A synonym often used in botanical taxonomy for the same species.
• Cordyline: The genus to which this plant belongs.

Synonyms

• Ti plant
• Good luck plant
• Cordyline fruticosa (botanical synonym)

Related Phrases/Idioms

Note: As a specific botanical name, "Cordyline terminalis" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to scientific, horticultural, and cultural discussions.

Noun

1. shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii