Wigandia caracasana
Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No T11070
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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
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FORMER STEAMPACKET HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0239
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LONDON INNVictorian Heritage Register H0237
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BURSWOODVictorian Heritage Register H0240
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