Silver-leaved Paperbark
A tropical plant. It will grow in the subtropics and warm temperate regions. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 400 m altitude. They grow naturally along the banks of freshwater creeks. They are on sandy loam soils. The soil needs to be well drained. They can tolerate occasional flooding. They can tolerate light frosts. It can grow in semi arid areas.
Also known as:
River paperbark, Silver Cadjeput, Silvery weeping River Teatree
Edible Portion
- Leaves - flavouring
Where does Silver-leaved Paperbark grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Indochina, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Vietnam
Growing Silver-leaved Paperbark
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed.
Edible Uses: The leaves are used to flavour meat in cooking.
Production: In Australia, plants flower from June to October and fruit from October to January.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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