Bush peanut, Bush nut, Largeleaf kurrajong
Brachychiton tuberculatus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A medium sized shrub. It grows 2-7 m high and spreads 2-4 m wide. The young shoots are slightly hairy. The leaves are 11-22 cm long by 11-23 cm wide. They are fattened oval shaped or kidney shaped. They are dull green. It flowers in the dry season when the tree is leafless. The flowers are 3-4 cm across and bell shaped. They are cream-green with red blotches. The follicles are 5-7 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are oval and lumpy.

There are about 30 Brachychiton species. Most are in Australia. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In the Kimberleys in Australia it grows on red sandy soils. It suits arid inland and tropical regions. They need a well drained soil and a sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Gum, seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Plants are slow growing when young.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sterculia tuberculata W. Fitg.;