Scientific Name: Alphitonia petriei

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  • Pronunciation:
    al-fit-OH-nee-ah
  • Common Name:
    White Ash, Pink Ash
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    RHAMNACEAE
  • Flowers:
    October to November
  • Vegetation Type:
    Mostly in coastal areas on margins of sub-tropical and littoral rainforest
  • Species List:
    FI Podberscek, Tewantin Forest Gyndier, Fraser Island, Janet, Kin Kin Arboretum, Upper Yandina Creek, NC,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bark and leaves contain methyl silicylate and smell like linament when rubbed.

Identification Notes

Branches tending to grow in layered formation. ||Leaf: silver-backed, rusty when young.||Branchlets prominently ribbed.

Associated Fauna

Insectiverous birds.|| Host plant for caterpillars of Psychonotis caelius (Small Banded Blue).||Food plant for Superb Fruit Doves and Brown Cuckoo Doves.||

Landscaping Notes

Pioneer plant. ||Hardy, fast growing rainforest pioneer. ||Dense spreading canopy in open situations. ||Sunny position, average soils.||Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||