Malvaceae FAMILY

Brachychiton diversifolius

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this species, the seed capsule of most, if not all members of this genus contains irritant, glochid-like, hairs and should only be handled when wearing gloves[ 423 Title Desert Tropicals Publication Author Website http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation. , K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Brachychiton diversifolius is a tree usually growing from 3 - 18 metres tall, with occasional specimens to 25 metres[ 285 Title Florabase Publication Author Website https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent on-line database of Western Australian plants ]. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its edible seed and fibre.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeNorthern Australia - Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia.

HabitatStony hills, along rivers in Western Australia, growing in red sandy soils, basalt and limestone[ 285 Title Florabase Publication Author Website https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent on-line database of Western Australian plants ].