Scientific Name: Mallotus philippensis

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  • Pronunciation:
    mal-OH-tus
  • Common Name:
    Red Kamala
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    EUPHORBIACEAE
  • Fruit:
    Red capsule. covered in red powder in spring.
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest,
  • Species List:
    Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Hedges, BSDoonan, Batianoff 87, Upper Yandina Creek, Kin Kin Scrub, Kin Kin Arboretum
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush Medicine: Used by aboriginal people in the treatment of tapeworms and internal parasites. Used to dye batik material

Identification Notes

Fine red glands visible with lens on back of leaves.

Landscaping Notes

Pioneer plant. Noosa Council Preferred Species list . Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare. Fire retardant species. Excellent for screen or pioneer planting. Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||