Scientific Name: Flindersia brayleyana

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  • Pronunciation:
    flin-DERS-ee-ah bray-lee-AH-nah
  • Common Name:
    Queensland Maple
  • Derivation:
    Flindersia: commemorates explorer Matthew Flinders brayleyana: after topographer and archeologist Edward Wedlake Brayley d.1854
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    FLINDERSIACEAE
  • Status:
    POTENTIAL WEED This plant from North Queensland, widely planted in the shire, has weed potential
  • Flowers:
    White
  • Fruit:
    Capsule 5-valved, warty
  • Vegetation Type:
    North Queeland rainforest,
  • Species List:
    weeds
Cultural Notes

Farm forestry. Timber used for plywood, light boat building, furniture, turnery, panelling, musical instruments.

Identification Notes

3-5 prs. leaflets, glossy dark green, 25-60 x 9-40 cm.

Landscaping Notes

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