Clarkson’s bloodwood
Corymbia clarksoniana, Fam. Myrtaceae
Tree to 25m high.
| Weed Category: | |
| Weed: | No |
| Form or habit: | Tree |
| Latex: | Myrtaceae |
| Leaf: | Simple Alternate Leaves lanceolate and pendulous, grey-green. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
White |
| Flower description: | White, terminal panicles, flower buds ovate, buds have a cap, flowers from March to July. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Fruit colour: |
Brown, Green |
| Fruit: | Dry |
| Fruit description: | Pale green maturing to brown, woody, cylindrical capsules, 2 x 1.5cm. |
| Habitat: | Beach scrub, littoral rainforest. |
| Distribution | Queensland and New South Wales. |
| Food source for: | New growth eaten by the golden shouldered parrot. |
| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | Australia |
| Notes: | |
| Information sources: | Melzer R. & Plumb J. (2007) Plants of Capricornia. |
