Marri
Corymbia calophylla
About
Corymbia calophylla, commonly known as marri, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae and is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It is a tree or mallee with rough bark on part or all of the trunk, lance-shaped adult leaves, branched clusters of cup-shaped or pear-shaped flower buds, each branch with three or seven buds, white to pink flowers, and relatively large oval to urn-shaped fruit, colloquially known as honky nuts. Marri wood has had many uses, both for Aboriginal people, and in the construction industry.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
How to use it
Marri wood has been used for many purposes, especially by Aboriginal people, and it is also valued in the construction industry. Its durability makes it suitable for various building projects, showcasing its importance beyond just being a beautiful tree.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Marri trees are not eaten by humans, but their wood has been used in various applications, including construction. So, while you won't find marri on your dinner plate, it plays an important role in building and crafting!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Corymbia calophylla
- Slug
- corymbia-calophylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Corymbia
- Species
- calophylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q2998198
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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