The Craig Bowden Endemic Flora Trail – Lesser (scarlet/ fiery) bottlebrush
Common name: Lesser (scarlet/ fiery) bottlebrush
Indigenous name: Tubada. The Noongar name for Bottle Brush can vary depending on the specific species. The Noongar names are Birdak, Western Bottlebrush, The Noongar name for sand Bottlebrush is Buno
Scientific name: Melaleuca phoenicea
Conservation status: Not Threatened
Key features: Tall bushy shrub, 1-6m high. Leaves: long, thin lanceolate shape. Flowers: red, bottlebrush shaped (Sep to Jan).
Disclaimer: The following information has been collected from third party educational reference sources that were in themselves accumulated from a range of sources, including personal knowledge passed on by Indigenous elders. Although best endeavours have been made to produce an accurate account of the uses of this plant for both food and medicinal purposes, there is no claim as to the accuracy of this information. As such, we accept no responsibility for any inaccurate information and recommend that people wishing to collect or cultivate this plant for food or medicinal purposes for themselves, family or friends, should consult with elders and traditional healers who have knowledge of the plants in their area before doing so.
Traditional / Indigenous uses: Tea / drink (flowers),
Modern uses: Native gardens and flower arrangements.
References
WA government dbca
https://florabase.dbca.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5395
Traditional/ Indigenous uses information:
Noongar Bush Tucker: Bush Food Plants and Fungi of the South-West of W – UWA Publishing
Noongar Bush Medicine: Medicinal Plants of the South-west of Western A – UWA Publishing
This information was reviewed and certified by Christine Coyne & Associates (Aboriginal representative/advisor)