- Pronunciation: dip-low-GLOTT-iss cam-BELL-ee-eye
- Common Name: Small-leaved tamarind
- Type: Tree
- Family: SAPINDACEAE
- Status: RARE
- Size: 20 metres
- Flowers: Creamy/brown, 4 Petals, in large Terminal panicles, Monoecious, November to March
- Fruit: Light brown Capsule 3-6 cm dia. Seeds yellow, Aril bright yellow or red
- Vegetation Type: Sub-tropical Rainforest, NOT LOCAL,
- Species List: Bush food, Kin Kin Arboretum
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Bush Food: Succulent red Aril tastes acidic but refreshing. Aril can be used to make jams or drinks
Identification Notes
Large Crown, Petioles with prominent pulvinules Petioles finely hairy Rachis tip extended
Landscaping Notes
Handsome spreading shade Tree with dense Crown. Prefers well drained but moist soils.
Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery, Woombye
Successfully propagated by Mooloola Native Nursery
