Finschia carrii

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The small branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and the tip is rounded. The base is wedge shaped. There is a distinct vein around the edges of the leaves. The leaves are 13-28 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. The flowers are on the older wood below the leaves. They are on stalks 24-30 cm long with many flowers. The flowers have a rusty colour and are golden yellow at the tips. Probably now Finschia rufa

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest at about 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Kernels, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Finschia carrii (Sleumer) C. T. White; Grevillea carrii Sleumer;