Dinosperma erythrococcum – Tingletongue (plant)
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Description
Dinosperma erythrococcum is a member of the Rutaceae family, native to QLD and NSW, usually in drier rainforest. Can grow to 20 metres tall.
The common name Tingletongue refers to the tingling sensation when a small piece of leaf or bark is chewed, reminiscent of Spilanthes, except it is more fragrant and more intense. Also a food source for larval stages of the Orchard Butterfly.
Dinosperma erythrococcum gave leaf oil with four different forms being detected, all of which were either mono- or sesquiterpenoid in nature (Brophy et al, 2004). Some papers indicate novel and insecticidal isobutylamides present in Dinosperma erythrococcum. Isobutylamides are also present in Echinacea species which also gives a tingling effect when a piece of root or flower is chewed.
Care and Cultivation of Dinosperma erythrococcum
Dinosperma erythrococcum likes a full sun to part shade position and adequate moisture for regular growth. Drought tolerant and quite hardy once established.
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Jason C –
Received a very healthy looking plant, very well established root system. Great service as usual.
polliepiece –
Great service and plant. Very happy. Thanks 🙂
Rebecca S –
A year later this plant is doing really well.
It hasn’t needed a lot of care (Sydney), even though I’ve got it in a pot still.
New growth is a pretty light pink.