cordyline

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a cordyline in a decorative pot.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of woody monocotyledonous flowering plants: Cordyline refers to a group of perennial plants, primarily trees and shrubs, native to the Asia-Pacific region. They are characterized by their long, often colorful, sword-shaped leaves and woody stems. Some species are known for their ability to regenerate from stem fragments.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• In Horticulture and Landscaping: Cordylines are commonly used as ornamental plants in gardens and indoor spaces for their striking, palm-like appearance. They are often referred to by common names like "cabbage tree," "ti plant," or "palm lily" in this context.
  • The landscaper recommended a cordyline as a focal point for its architectural form.

Variants and Related Words

• Cordyline terminalis (n): A specific, widely cultivated species known as the "ti plant," prized for its vibrant leaf colors.
• Cordyline australis (n): A species known as the "cabbage tree," native to New Zealand.
• Agavaceae / Asparagaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Genus Cordyline (n): The formal taxonomic name.
• Cabbage tree (n): A common name for some species, particularly .
• Ti plant (n): A common name for .

Related Idioms or Phrases

Học thuật

Noun

1. Asiatic and Pacific trees or shrubs; fragments of the trunk will regrow to form whole plants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cordyline
• genus Cordyline