Macadamia integrifolia

Macadamia integrifolia

Macadamia integrifolia (pronunciation: məˌkædəˈmiːə ˌɪntɪɡrɪˈfoʊliə) is a tree species that is part of the Proteaceae family. It is native to southeastern Queensland where it grows in the rain forests and close to streams.

Etymology

The genus name Macadamia was given by Ferdinand von Mueller, a German-Australian botanist, in honor of his colleague Dr. John Macadam. The species name integrifolia originates from Latin, with 'integer' meaning 'whole' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf', referring to the smooth-edged leaves of the plant.

Description

The Macadamia integrifolia tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and produces nuts that are commercially valuable. These nuts, commonly known as macadamia nuts, are consumed worldwide and are also used in the production of oil.

Related Terms

• Macadamia nut
• Proteaceae
• Queensland
• Botany
• Etymology

See Also

• Macadamia tetraphylla
• Macadamia ternifolia
• Macadamia whelanii

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Macadamia integrifolia
• Wikipedia's article - Macadamia integrifolia

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