Bridelia exaltata

Bridelia exaltata, known as the brush ironbark or scrub ironbark, is a tree of eastern Australia. It occurs in and on the margins of the drier rainforests, and also by streams, often in association with the black bean, up to an elevation of 600 metres above sea level. It occurs from Seal Rocks, New South Wales to Maryborough, Queensland. The generic name honours Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri, an expert on mosses. The specific name exaltata refers to the height of the tallest specimens.

Description

A tree. It can be 35 m tall. The bark is dark brown and coarsely cracked. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are narrowly oval and 5-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The edges are wavy. They are dark green on the upper surface and greyish green underneath. The fruit are 8 mm across. They are yellow and usually have 2 seeds.

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Queensland in Australia. It grows in the rainforest and up to 600 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Synonyms

References (1)

• Yallakool Reserve Plant List July 1, 2009 Off internet

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