Euroschinus falcatus
Hook. f.
Maiden's blush, Ribbonwood, Mango bark
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEuroschinus falcatus is a large tree in the mango and cashew family Anacardiaceae, found along almost the entire east coast of Australia from Cape York Peninsula to Jervis Bay. Common names include blush cudgerie and maiden's blush.
Description
A tree. It grows 25 m high. The trunk is straight. The bark is grey and slightly rough. The small branches have a mango scented sap. The leaflets are oval and pointed. They are shiny. The mid vein is off centre. The leaves turn reddish-orange before falling. It loses its leaves in the dry season. The flowers are cream and in dense clusters. The fruit are dark red and 6 mm across. They turn black when ripe.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Known Hazards
Member of the Anacardiaceae family, which includes species with toxic sap; use caution.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and along rivers and can be in woodland. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. In Townsville palmetum.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia*, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.
Production
It is fast growing.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Pohon kayu pita, Red cedar
References (4)
- Anon., 2003, Native Plants for the Fitzroy basin. Society for Growing Australian Plants Inc. (Rockhampton Branch) p 55
- Melzer, R., & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 65
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 276
- Yallakool Reserve Plant List July 1, 2009 Off internet
