Dendrocnide photinophylla
“Shiny Leaved Stinging Tree”
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TREE TO 20 METRES TALLAttractive pale trunk . Buttressed base, glossy bright green leaves, irritating stinging hairs underneath. Green flowers November/June, fleshy, tangy, greenish/cream, edible Bush Tucker fruit in May/June, but treat with caution!
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Adaptable, Well-drained |
| Habitat | Sub-Tropical Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Edible Fruit Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Cubberla Creek, Enoggera Catchment, Ipswich area | |
| Host Plant For These Butterflies | |
