About Jagera pseudorhus (A.Rich.) Radlk.
Jagera pseudorhus (A.Rich.) Radlk. is a tree that grows up to 30 m (98 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter reaching 50 cm (20 in); cultivated individuals are typically smaller. Its bark is smooth, grey, and marked with horizontal raised ridges. Larger mature trees often develop flanges at the base. Its leaves are alternate and pinnate, bearing between 8 and 26 leaflets. Each leaflet measures 4 to 6 cm long, has toothed edges, an asymmetrical base, and a pointed tip. Branchlets and the underside of the leaves are covered in hairs. Yellow-brown flowers grow in panicles between March and May. Fruits develop from August to November: these are hairy capsules with three cells, measuring roughly 18 mm (0.7 in) long. Capsules start out violet pink and mature to a brown colour. Each cell holds one seed, which is covered by an aril. Care is required when handling the capsules, because the hairs on their surface may cause skin irritation. The fruit is eaten by the Australian king parrot and the green catbird. Germination from fresh seed is not particularly difficult. The growth form of this tree makes it well suited for use as an ornamental plant. Indigenous Australians use the foam produced from crushed bark or leaves as a fish poison to kill fish for easy catching, and this foam is also used as soap.
