Malvaceae FAMILY

Brachychiton populneus

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

The seed capsule contains irritant, glochid-like, hairs and should only be handled when wearing gloves[ 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. ].

Botanical Description

Brachychiton populneus is a wide-spreading evergreen or semi-deciduous tree with a dense crown; it can grow 10 - 20 metres tall. In open situations the tree has a short, stocky bole which may reach a diameter of 50 - 100cm[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ]. The seeds and the root were popular foods for the Australian Aborigines and the seed in particular is also appreciated by Western palates. The plant is harvested from the wild and is also commonly grown as an ornamental.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeAustralia - all mainland states, but mainly in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland

HabitatCoastal and sub-coastal areas on a variety of soils but favouring limestone[ 144 Title Wild Food in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher Fontana Year 1976 ISBN 0-00-634436-4 Description A very good pocket guide. , 167 Title A Field Guide to Australian Trees. Publication Author Holliday. I. and Hill. R. Publisher Frederick Muller Ltd. Year 1974 ISBN 0-85179-627-3 Description A well illustrated and very readable book, but it does not contain much information for the plant project. ]. Drier lowland woodlands and rocky hillsides[ 307 Title Tropical and Subtropical Trees - A Worldwide Encyclopaedic Guide. Publication Author Barwick. M. Publisher Thames & Hudson, London Year 2004 ISBN 0-500-51181-0 Description A superb book, very concise and well written, giving a wealth of information on 400 or more species including descriptions, habitat, cultivation details and plant uses. A wealth of colour photographs bring each plant vividly to life. ].