Brachychiton rupestris, known as the narrow leaved bottle tree or Queensland bottle tree, is native to Queensland, Australia
Reaching 10 C25 metres 33 C82 ft high, the Queensland bottle tree is deciduous Cream coloured flowers appear from September to November, and are followed by woody boat shaped follicles that ripen from November to May
As a drought deciduous succulent tree, B rupestris adapts readily to cultivation and is tolerant of a range of soils and temperatures
Bush food: The seeds, roots, stems, and bark have all traditionally been a source of food for people and animals alike The seeds, young roots and shoots were cooked and eaten, The young leaf shoots can be used as a salad vegetable
The wood contains a nutritious jelly By making a hole in the trunk, sap could be obtained for drinking
Other uses: Another use has been made of the fibrous inner bark to make twine or rope and even woven together to make fishing nets
Germination: Soak overnight in hot water, once the seed is swollen it is ready for sowing
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