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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Macadamia is an evergreen Tree growing to 14 m (46ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
This name is unresolved, but some data suggest that it is synonymous with Lasjia hildebrandii (Steenis) P.H.Weston & A.R.Mast .
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Macadamias are eaten fresh, roasted, and in baked goods. They are 7-8% protein. Carbon Farming Solutions - Staple Crop: oil (The term staple crop typically refers to a food that is eaten routinely and accounts for a dominant part of people's diets in a particular region of the world) [1-1].
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Medicinal Uses
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None Known
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Other Uses
Possibly similar uses to other species in this genus which include: agroforestry Uses: The decomposed husk is commonly used in potting soil[303 ]. Other Uses: Macadamia shells may be used as fuel, generating sufficient energy to dry wet, in-shell nuts[303 ]. The oil from the seed is used in cosmetics[307 ]. The green seed hulls contain approximately 14% of tannins[303 ].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Climate: tropical. Humidity: humid. A rain forest species for truely wet lowlands. Cultivation: new crop. Management: standard (Describes the non-destructive management systems that are used in cultivation) [1-1].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a nursery bed[188 ]. The dehusked seed germinates quickly at 25°c[200 ]. Cultivars may be grafted.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Sulawesi nut, Sulawesi Macadamia, Celebes Macadamia, Celebes nut
Native Range
TROPICAL ASIA: Indonesia, Sulawesi (south), Sumatera (west),
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Steenis
Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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