Golden Bouquet tree
Deplanchea tetraphylla

Family: Bignoniaceae

What it is like

A tree. The twigs that bear leaves are robust and 0.7-1.2 cm across, The leaves are large and hairy and in rings. They are 30 cm long by 15 cm wide. Often young leaves are purple underneath. The flower heads are large. The flowers are 20-35 mm long. The fruit is about 9-11 cm long.

Wallabies eat the flowers after they fall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forest and rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The flowers are dipped in water to collect the sweet nectar.

Edible parts

Flower - nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Wallaby wireless tree, yellow pagoda tree

Synonyms

Bulweria nobilissima F. Muell.; Deplanchea bulweri (F. Muell.) F. Muell.; Deplanchea hirsuta (Bailey) Steenis; Diplanthera tetraphylla R. Br.; Faradaya chrysoclada K. Schum.;