Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche
| Kannada Name : | - |
| Common Name : | Macadamia |
| Family Name : | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Macadamia integrifolia |
| Species Type : | Exotic |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Vulnerable |
| Flowering Period : | None |
| Fruiting Period : | None |
| Origin : | Australia |
Uses
The decomposed husk is commonly used in potting soil. The oil from the seed is used in cosmetics.
Description
Evergreen tree, 5-18 m tall. Leaves simple, mostly in whorls of 3, oblong to oblanceolate, glabrous, coriaceous, base attenuate, apex acute to obtuse or retuse, margin irregularly spiny-dentate or entire. Inflorescence an axillary pendulous raceme. Flowers bisexual, creamy-white or yellowish. Fruit a globose follicle. Seed usually 1, globular, with a smooth, hard, thick testa enclosing the edible kernel.
