Codonocarpus attenuatus
(Hook.) H. Walter
Bell fruit tree, Bell bush
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Description
A woody shrub. It grows 1-6 m tall. The leaves are soft and hang down. They are 9 cm long by 1.3 cm wide. The fruit are bell shaped and hang down. They are 15-18 mm long by 13-14 mm wide. They are made up of 45-50 closely packed carpels.
Edible Uses
The sappy roots are eaten as food.
Traditional Uses
The sappy roots are used as food.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Synonyms
Codonocarpus australis A. Cunn. ex Moq.Gyrostemon attenuatus Hook.
Also Known As
Native poplar
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 25
