Copious water should be applied during summer months. Trunks should be doused in water in hot dry weather to encourage rooting through stem. Propagation from spores.

RHS. (1999). Dictionary of Gardening, RHS. Huxley, T

Pith a starch source for aborigines

Mabberley, D.J. (1997) The Plant Book, ed.2, Cambridge University Press 225

James Dickson (1738-1822) British Botanist and Nurseryman. One of the founders of the RHS and the Linnean Society.

Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Sap used to sooth insect bites by aborigines.

Plant label at RBGKew

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