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Wigandia caracasana

Other Name

Caracus Wigandia

Location

Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No T11070

File Number

T11070

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Rare or localised

These are two fine examples of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria. This native of Central America has purple flowers in large clusters from spring to autumn but can cause contact dermatitis Other known examples occur in Koroit Botanic Gardens (x1), Geelong Botanic Gardens (x1), Royal Botanic Gardens (x1).
One of these trees is located near the cottage and one near the boat shed.

March 2015: Tree has recovered from Millenial Drought ( A Blackman)

Measurements: 06/1985
Spread (m): 5.3
Girth (m): 1.35
Height (m): 6
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
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Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/07/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees