Xanthorrhoea australis Grasstree (Xanthorrhoeaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Xanthorrhoea australis
Grasstree
Evergreen perennial
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The Xanthorrhoea australis plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grasstree.

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Latin Name:  Xanthorrhoea australis
Common Name:  Grasstree
Family:  Xanthorrhoeaceae
Author:  R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Poor sandy or heathy soils up to the montane zone[154].

General Uses: A resin collects around the bases of old leaves and can be collected by beating the stems[171]. It can be used as a varnish for wood or metal[154, 156, 171] and as an incense[156]. It can also be used as a size, a sealing wax, mahogany stain for wood and medicinally[171]. It makes a good glue[193]. The gum is soft and pliable when heated over a flame but it cools to a rock-hard consistency[193]. The flower stems are good firesticks[193].

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