Entelea arborescens
About
Entelea arborescens or whau is a species of malvaceous tree endemic to New Zealand. E. arborescens is the only species in the genus Entelea. A shrub or small tree to 8 m (26 ft) with large lime-like leaves giving a tropical appearance, whau grows in low forest along the coast of the North Island and the northern tip of the South Island. The dry fruit capsules are very distinctly brown and covered with spines.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Whau is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities due to its large, attractive leaves and unique fruit. It can be used in landscaping to create a tropical feel in gardens. Additionally, the tree's fibrous bark has been traditionally used by Māori for making ropes and fishing lines, showcasing its practical applications in local culture.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Entelea arborescens
- Slug
- entelea-arborescens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Entelea
- Species
- arborescens
- Wikidata QID
- Q3315478
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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