Syncarpia hillii
| Syncarpia hillii | |
|---|---|
 | |
| fibrous bark of the Satinay | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syncarpia |
| Species: | S. hillii |
| Binomial name | |
| Syncarpia hillii F.M.Bailey | |
Syncarpia hillii is a tree of the Myrtaceae family which grows on Fraser Island, Queensland, and the surrounding Cooloola area. Common names for this species are Satinay and Fraser Island Turpentine.[1] Large examples of this tree may be seen growing at the 'Central Station' picnic area on Fraser Island.
The tree can grow to 40 metres tall,[2] and the trunk may reach one metre in diameter.
It has been long regarded as a very valuable timber resource, being particularly useful for marine pylons. It is fire and termite resistant. However, supply is limited.[1] Satinay timber was used in the construction of the Suez Canal. Resin from the sap has proven useful in treating chronic ulcers.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_5661.htm
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20090105184627/http://www.fraserisland.net/fraserisland/plant-life/fraser-vegetation.cfm
- ↑ nameplate at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
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