A small tree most commonly found growing in coastal regions of tropical and sub-tropical Australia. It has heart-shaped, dark-green leaves which develop fine silky hairs on the underside, creating a lighter appearance. Large yellow flowers with a dark red throat can be seen throughout the year.
 
The flowers and young leaves are edible, raw or cooked. The inner bark of the tree was used by Aboriginal people as a cure for ulcers and as an antiseptic for wounds. The bark was soaked in water, and then the liquid used to bathe wounds.  In some areas, a warm . . .