Queensland Walnut, Black Walnut
Endiandra palmerstonii

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 20-25 m high and spreads 8-15 m wide. It has a spreading crown. The leaves are oval and the veins are hairy. They are dark green and shiny above and paler underneath. They are 10-15 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. New growth is covered with fine brown hairs. The flowers are greenish. They are 0.3 cm across. They are produced in panicles 4-8 cm long in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit are pink and round. They are ribbed and 4-6 cm across. The seeds are 2.5 cm across. They are enclosed in a hard shell.

There are about 30-100 Endiandra species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest in Northeast Queensland in Australia. It grows from sea level to 1100 m altitude. It will grow in most soils. It is best in a sunny position. It is damaged by frost of drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten after roasting, pounding and washing them extensively in running water.

Edible parts

Seeds kernel, nuts

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seed.

Plants are fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cryptocarpa palmerstonii F. M. Bailey;