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Macadamia_hildebrandii - Steenis

Common Name Celebes nut
Family Proteaceae
USDA hardiness 10-12
Known Hazards None known
Habitats In or near rainforests[167].
Range Origin: Sulawesi an island in Indonesia.
Edibility Rating    (4 of 5)
Other Uses    (3 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (0 of 5)
Care (info)
Tender Moist Soil Wet Soil Full sun
Macadamia_hildebrandii Celebes nut


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Macadamia_hildebrandii Celebes nut

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Macadamia_hildebrandii 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.

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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

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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].

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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

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

None Known

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Macadamia hildebrandiiCelebes nutTree14.0 10-12 MLMHNMWe403

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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