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Wigandia caracasana
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11587 |
Horticultural value; Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Rare or localised Outstanding example of species An unusual tree in cutivation;native to Southern Mexico, Venezuela and Columbia. One of many plants often referrėd to as "Stinging Trees" This specimen is the most outstanding of the eight known. It is popluar for sub tropical gardening style as the young seedling bear very large ... more |
T11587 |
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Caracus Wigandia
Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No T11070 |
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 ... more |
T11070 |
Regional |
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Wigandia caracasana
Koroit Botanic Gardens, High Street,, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No T11223 |
Contribution to the landscape Rare or Localised: A native of Venezuela and Colombia, it is a tree rare in cultivation in Victoria, grown largely for its large juvenile leaves. A very large specimen is growing in Geelong Botanic Gardens (Classified), 2 at Warnambool (Town Hall Park) and 2 in Portland Botanic Gardens. Two smaller trees are growing in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. This tree is showing signs of age and neglect and has a large basal cavity. ... more |
T11223 |
Demolished |
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Wigandia caracasana
cnr Timor and Liebig Streets,, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 - Property No T11235 |
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 ... more |
T11235 |
Demolished |
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