Red beech, Golden Guinea Tree, Queensland red beech
A tropical plant. It occurs in dense coastal monsoon forest near freshwater streams. It needs adequate moisture and a well drained soil. It suits a humid place. It is drought and frost tender. In the Cairns Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Synonyms
- Wormia alata DC.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds
Where does Red beech grow?
Found in: Australia, Malaysia, Malesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG
Notes: There are about 60 Dillenia species.
Status: The seeds are eaten especially by children.
Growing Red beech, Golden Guinea Tree, Queensland red beech
Cultivation: It can be grown from fresh seeds. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten raw especially by children. The white fleshy part of the fruit (aril) can be eaten.
Production: It is a fast growing tree. In Australia flowering is in October to January and fruit occur in October to November. (September to February).
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Red beech, Golden Guinea Tree, Queensland red beech Photos
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