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Macaranga tanarius

Macaranga

Euphorbiaceae

Description:

Bushy tree with a rounded habit and large, heart-shaped green leaves. Produces greenish-cream flowers in summer, followed by soft green to yellow fruit with elongated spikes.

Special Features:

  • Host plant for Blue Triangle Butterfly

  • Seeds eaten by Silvereyes and Rosellas

  • Provides shelter for tree frogs

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest, Rainforest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub or small tree to 6m

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained

Flower Colour:

Cream, Yellow

Macaranga tanarius - Macaranga

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