Arytera lautereriana

(Maiden) Radlk.

Corduroy tamarind

Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The crown is rounded. The young leaves are red. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are 25 cm long. There are 4-8 pairs of leaflets. These are 12 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are bright shiny green on both surfaces. The edges are wavy. The flowers are small and white. They are 3 mm across. The fruit is a red capsule 2.5 cm across. It has 3 lobes. There is an angular seed in each lobe and this has a yellow layer or aril around it.

Edible Uses

The fleshy yellow aril layer surrounding the angular seed in each fruit lobe can be eaten fresh or made into a drink.

Traditional Uses

The fleshy layer around the seed can be eaten or used to make a drink.

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Distribution

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from fresh seed.

Production

Plants grow quickly.

References (3)

Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 121, 340
Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 36
Queensland Forest Service, 1991, Trees and Shrubs. Department of Primary Industries. p 67