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Wigandia caracasana

Other Name

Wigandia caracasana

Location

cnr Timor and Liebig Streets,, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 - Property No T11235

File Number

T11235

Level

Demolished/Removed

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Rare and localised

This species is a native of Southern Mexico and south to Venezuela and Colombia. It was very popular during the late 1800s for planting due to due to its large juvenile leaves. The only known examples in cultivation in Victoria occur at Geelong (1), Portland (2), Koroit (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (2).
2010: Removed

Measurements: 06/1985
Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 1.4
Height (m): 7.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree