Central QLD Coast Landcare Network

Murchison’s palm lily

Cordyline murchisoniae, Fam. Laxmanniaceae


Palm or palm-like plant less than 1m tall.
Weed Category:
Weed: No
Form or habit: Palm or palm-like plant
Family: Laxmanniaceae
Leaf:
Simple, entire, crowded at ends of branches and top of stem, 10-15 x 3-5cm. Petiole 4-6cm long, grooved on upper side.
Flower conspicuous:
Flower colour:

White, Cream, Purple
Flower description: Panicles up to 16cm long, scapes about 8cm long, flowers bisexual, white, cream or purple. August to November.
Fruit conspicuous: Conspicuous
Fruit colour:

Red
Fruit:
Fruit description: Red berries, about 1cm in diameter. Autumn to summer.
Habitat: Rainforest.
Distribution Queensland.
Food source for:
Toxicity: No toxicity known
Origin: Australia.
Notes:
Information sources: Melzer R. & Plumb J. (2007) Plants of Capricornia.