kurrajong tree
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The kurrajong tree is a hardy Australian native tree (Brachychiton populneus) known for its drought tolerance, glossy leaves, and traditional use by Indigenous Australians for fiber, food, and shade.
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Brachychiton populneus
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plant species ⓘ tree ⓘ |
| barkCharacteristic |
becoming rough with age
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grey bark ⓘ smooth bark on young trees ⓘ |
| family | Malvaceae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| flowerColor |
cream
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pale pink ⓘ |
| floweringSeason | spring ⓘ |
| fruitType | woody follicle ⓘ |
| genus | Brachychiton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| growthRate | moderate ⓘ |
| habitat |
dry forests
ⓘ
rocky hillsides ⓘ woodlands ⓘ |
| height | 10–20 metres ⓘ |
| kingdom | Plantae ⓘ |
| leafCharacteristic | glossy leaves ⓘ |
| leafShape |
lobed leaves
ⓘ
simple leaves ⓘ variable leaves ⓘ |
| leafType | evergreen ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Australia
ⓘ
New South Wales NERFINISHED ⓘ Queensland NERFINISHED ⓘ Victoria NERFINISHED ⓘ eastern Australia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| order | Malvales NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partUsed |
bark fibers
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roots ⓘ seeds ⓘ |
| propagation |
cuttings
ⓘ
seed ⓘ |
| rootUse | water source in dry conditions ⓘ |
| seedCharacteristic |
numerous seeds
ⓘ
yellow aril ⓘ |
| seedUse | roasted seeds eaten as food ⓘ |
| suitableFor |
dry climates
ⓘ
urban environments ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| tolerates |
drought
ⓘ
poor soils ⓘ |
| traditionalUse |
fiber
ⓘ
food ⓘ shade ⓘ |
| usedBy | Indigenous Australians NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ornamental planting
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shade ⓘ street tree ⓘ windbreaks ⓘ |
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