Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Brachychiton

Species: populneus

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000563

Common name: Kurrajong

English name: Kurrajonk

Arabic name: استركوليا بوبولنيا

Native: Australia

Country: Australia

(PGR): Common

Evergreen tree, grow up to 15- 20 m high leaves vary considerably in shape,  simple and pointed flowers bell shaped variable in colour pale to pink fruit follicles boat-shaped 1-7 cm long

Ornamental plant.The seeds and the root were popular foods for the Australian Aborigines and the seed in particular is also appreciated by Western palates. street tree. 

Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Sandy

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics

Lights: Full sun Partial shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Spring

Zone: 9 : 10

pH range: 6.0-8.0

Status: Common

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Tree

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental Street tree

Plant Populations density: Abundant Cultivated

Vegetation types: Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral