Scientific Name: Alectryon tomentosus
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Common Name:Hairy Alectryon, Red-jacket
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Type:
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Family:SAPINDACEAE
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Flowers:Creamy/pink monoecious May to August
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Fruit:1-3 lobed capsule covered in yellowish/brown hairs
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Vegetation Type:Sub-tropical and dry rainforest
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Species List:Bush food, Janet, Craft,
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:
Crushed bark used to POISON fish
Bush tucker: Red aril surrounding seeds is pleasant tasting.
Identification Notes
Branchlets, petioles, rachisesand petiolules hairy Rachis tip extended Leaves compound alternate||
Landscaping Notes
Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||