Xanthorrhoea thorntonii
Cundeelee Grass Tree, Desert Grass Tree
Other regional names: Yacka
- Yacka
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Australasia, Xanthorrhoea thorntonii (commonly known as Cundeelee Grass-tree or Desert Grass-tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia