Giant-leaved tamarind
Diploglottis berniana
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 7 m tall and spreads 4 m wide. The leaves are large and compound. The leaflets are 20-35 cm long by 10-20 cm wide. Young leafy twigs have brown hairs. The fruit are brown and furry and have orange flesh.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Brisbane Botanical gardens. In Townsville palmetum.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bernie's tamarind