Flame tree, Flame kurrajong, Bottle Tree
A tropical plant. It is native to N. Australia. It suits tropical and subtropical places. It will grow on a range of soils and in many climatic conditions. It grows naturally in warm, wet, coastal slopes in eastern Australia. In tropical Queensland it grows between sea level and 1000 m altitude. It can stand light frost. It needs well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.
Also known as:
Illawarra flame tree, Javorolistno plameneče drevo
Synonyms
- Clompanus acerifolia (A. Cunn. ex G. Don) Kuntze
- Sterculia acerifolia A.Cunn. ex G.Don
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum
Where does Flame tree grow?
Found in: Africa, Australia, East Africa, Hawaii, Mozambique, Myanmar, Norfolk Island, Pacific, SE Asia, Singapore, Slovenia, Southern Africa, United States, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 30 Brachychiton species. Most are in Australia. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Growing Flame tree, Flame kurrajong, Bottle Tree
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or softwood cuttings. Plants transplant easily. Seeds remain viable for several years. Seeds usually germinate in about 2-4 weeks.
Edible Uses: Caution: The pods have irritant hairs which need to be avoided during harvesting. The seeds are cleaned then roasting makes the skin easier to removed. The seed kernel can also be eaten raw.
Production: It grows slowly in cooler places.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 462 | 20.3 | 4.3 | - | - | 1.4 | 10.5 |
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Flame tree, Flame kurrajong, Bottle Tree Photos
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