Hernandia bivalvis
“Grease Nut”
TREE 10 TO 12 METRES TALLHandsome shiny foliage with leaves to 9cm long, clusters of lovely creamy white flowers in Spring/Summer followed by attractive & unusual heart-shaped bright reddish/ orange fruit with oily seeds. Rare due to restricted habitat.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Hernandiaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-composted |
| Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Significant Flora Species | |
| Localities | |
| Ashgrove, Cubberla Creek, Enoggera Catchment, Enoggera Ck Corridor, Ipswich area | |
