Heynea trijuga
SIZE: Up to 15m tall; trunk size 15cm diameter
TYPE: Semi-deciduous
HABITAT: Rainforest at the edge and in regenerating clearings and along roadsides
While the kalibaian’s bitter leaves and bark are medicinal, its seeds are anathema and poisonous to some birds. This near-obscure native species, is a fast-growing ornamental tree that should grace our urban landscapes.