cordyline terminalis
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Definition
- 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
- 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