Macadamia tetraphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraphylla
ID:
452897
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 79: 15 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452229
Common Names
- Macadamia tetraphylla
- Four-Leaf Macadamia
- Four-Leaf Macadamia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macadamia tetraphylla (also called Four-leaved Macadamia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 10 meters tall. It is found in rainforests, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macadamia tetraphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macadamia tetraphylla has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macadamia tetraphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Macadamia tetraphylla
Macadamia tetraphylla is native to Australia.
Macadamia tetraphylla FAQ
What are the common names of Macadamia tetraphylla?
Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut
What is the growth habit of Macadamia tetraphylla?
It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Macadamia tetraphylla?
It is native to Australia and is found in subtropical rainforests.
Species in the Macadamia genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2508702: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.