Aerva javanica
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Aerva javanica is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution from Northern Africa to south western regions of Asia. The plant is a herbaceous plant, multistemmed, soft-wooded, with broad leaves; it often has an erect habit.[1]
The plant has naturalised in northern regions of Australia, as an alien introduction, and is cultivated and utilised by the indigenous peoples. The seedheads are harvested for their soft fibres, rubbed between the palms and used as kapok for pillows. It is called Bilhangga in the languages of the Yindjibarndi and Ngarluma people, the english term is Kapok Bush.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Schult.. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- ^ Burndud (1990). Wanggalili; Yinjibarndi and Ngarluma Plants. Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation, 17.
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