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Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche
| Family Name: | Proteaceae |
| Common Name: | Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut, Bush Nut, Smooth-shelled Macadamia, Nut oak, 夏威夷果, 澳洲坚果 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium sized tree grows up to 20 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are narrow-elliptical to oblong, measuring 7-15 cm long. Young leaves have toothed margins while the old ones have smooth margins. |
| Flowers | Flowers are creamy-white, borne in clusters (racemes) which measures up to 30 cm long. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a brown nut enclosed in a shell, globular, measuring 2-4 cm in diameter. The shell changes from green to brown when mature. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Seeds Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The seed kernels are white, and can be eaten roasted. Macadamia nuts are considered as one of the most tasty nuts. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Grafting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
| Mature Seed Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1711 |
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| Species ID | 3004 |
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