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SESBANIA formosa
Bush Food
White Dragon Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Tree 2.5 to 12 metre
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 25
An attractive very fast-growing ornamental tree for the garden with white or yellowish-white pea-shaped flowers that are 7-12 cm long occur in clusters of 2-7 flowers during the dry season.
The flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. Australian Aboriginals used an infusion from the inner bark for treating sores and general illnesses.
The bark is pale grey, furrowed and corky. Young twigs are finely hairy. Leaves are pinnate to 40 cm long with 20 pairs of leaflets.
Seed pods are narrow and curved, 40-60 cm long and pointed at both ends. The seeds are bean-like, smooth, shining and dark brown.
Endemic to the Northern regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Please Note: Although many of the traditional Bush Food and Medicine plants are now commercially produced in various forms we recommend you re-search these before using them as any form of food or medicine. Some parts of the plant may not be edible or some may need to be prepared before they are safe to eat or use in any way. We do our best to describe their traditional & modern uses. It is the purchaser's responsibility to ensure they are fit for their intended use.
For best results, sow the seeds in spring or early summer. Sowings in autumn and winter may result in slow germination, weaker seedlings, or germination failure.
- Place the seed in water for 24-48 hours
- Next, soak the seeds in near boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Being a registered Export Establishment, we can provide a full export service from obtaining a Phytosanitary certificate (if required) to delivering your parcel to the transport company of your choice. If you are uncertain about the requirements for importing seeds into your country, do not hesitate to contact our Export Manager at Australian Seed.
It is important to note that the buyer is responsible for clearing the goods through customs and paying all associated charges, including import fees and taxes. Please note that we cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
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