Wingleaf whitewood
Atalaya variifolia

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A small slender tree. It grows 3-7 m high and spreads 3-4 m wide. The branches hang downwards. The young growth is softly hairy. The whole leaf is 15-25 cm long and it is divided into 2-7 irregular leaflets about 7-23 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are creamy white and hairy. They are 0.5 cm across. The fruit are 2-3 lobed winged capsules.

There are 11 Atalaya species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It suits tropical and subtropical locations. It grows in dry tropical regions in Northern Australia. It grows from sea level to 600 m altitude. It needs good drainage.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Thouinia variifolia F. Muell.;