Cordyline Terminalis

Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis

Symbol: COTE12

Genus: Cordyline

Edible: unknown

Ti plant

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Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis

Common Name(s): Ti plant

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root, stem, leaf

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: The ti has unbranched stems with straplike leaves often clustered at the tip of the stem. The leaves vary in color and may be green or reddish. The flowers grow at the plant's top in large, plumelike clusters. The ti may grow up to 4.5 meters tall.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Look for this plant at the margins of forests or near homesites in tropical areas. It is native to the Far East but is now widely planted in tropical areas worldwide.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The roots and very tender young leaves are good survival food. Boil or bake the short, stout roots found at the base of the plant. They are a valuable source of starch. Boil the very young leaves to eat. You can use the leaves to wrap other food to cook over coals or to steam.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Other Uses: Use the leaves to cover shelters or to make a rain cloak. Cut the leaves into liners for shoes; this works especially well if you have a blister. Fashion temporary sandals from the ti leaves. The terminal leaf, if not completely unfurled, can be used as a sterile bandage. Cut the leaves into strips, then braid the strips into rope.
Current Rating: 0.0000

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