Kurrajong
Herb latin name: Kurrajong,Kurrajong Extract
Latin name: Brachychiton populneus
Synonyms: Brachychiton diversifoliumBrachychiton diversifolium
Family: Sterculiaceae (Cacao Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Coastal and sub-coastal areas on a variety of soils but favouring limestone. Other uses of Kurrajong: A fibre is obtained from tHabitat of the herb: the herb: Coastal and sub-coastal areas on a variety of soils but favouring limestone.
Other uses of Kurrajong: A fibre is obtained from the inner bark - it is used for making cordage, nets and dilly bags.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth.
Cultivation of Kurrajong: Coastal and sub-coastal areas on a variety of soils but favouring limestone.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Brachychiton populneus: None known
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