Atalaya variifolia
(F. Muell.) F. Muell. ex Benth.
Wingleaf whitewood
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root
The roots are edible.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It suits tropical and subtropical locations. It grows in dry tropical regions in Northern Australia. It grows from sea level to 600 m altitude. It needs good drainage.
Australia*,
How to Identify
A small slender tree. It grows 3-7 m high and spreads 3-4 m wide. The branches hang downwards. The young growth is softly hairy. The whole leaf is 15-25 cm long and it is divided into 2-7 irregular leaflets about 7-23 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are creamy white and hairy. They are 0.5 cm across. The fruit are 2-3 lobed winged capsules.
Nutrition Score: 19/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | 79.3 | 342 | 82 | 0.3 | — | — | 0.4 | — |
How to Grow
Plants can be grown from seed.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Atalaya variifolia, is a species of tree in the family Sapindaceae.
Notes
There are 11 Atalaya species.
Names & Synonyms
References (10)
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