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Level of Significance

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  • Regional
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Age (approx)

140yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.4m

Height - 6m

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Details

Common name
Caracus Wigandia
Botanical name
Wigandia caracasana
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Glenelg (VIC)
Location
Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street, Portland VIC 3305
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 1985
Date of classification
30 Mar 2015

Statement of Significance

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)