Brachychiton spectabilis
Guymer
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBrachychiton spectabilis is a tree of the genus Brachychiton found in northern Australia. It was first described by Gordon Guymer in 1988.
Description
A small tree. It grows 3 m tall. It has 2 main trunks. It loses its leaves during the dry season. The flowers are bright pink.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are roasted to remove irritant hairs, and the seeds are then eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are roasted avoiding the irritant hairs and then the seeds are eaten.
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Known Hazards
The fruit has irritant hairs that must be avoided before roasting.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the Northern Territory in Australia.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds. Some trees will re-sprout after fire.
Production
The first seeds are produced after about 6 years. Trees live for over 20 years.
Notes
There are about 30 Brachychiton species. Most are in Australia. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Also Known As
Jarrinykal
References (2)
- Smith, N. M., 1991, Ethnobotanical Field Notes from the Northern Territory, Australia, J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 14(1): 1-65
- Smith, Nicholas et al. 1993, Ngarinyman Ethnobotany: Aboriginal Plant Use from the Victoria River Area Northern Australia. Northern Territory Botanical Bulletin No 16. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. p 12.
