Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South-East Brazil |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The simple leaves are arranged in a rosette and are ligulate and broadly acute. The leaf margins are covered with dark, serrated spines up to 5mm long. |
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| Flowers | The flower inflorescence is 30 to 40cm in length with sessile, sub-erect flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Dentate |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31626 |
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| Species ID | 6025 |
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