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'''''Syncarpia hillii''''' is a tree of the [[Myrtaceae]] family which grows on [[Fraser Island]], [[Queensland]], and the surrounding [[Cooloola, Queensland|Cooloola]] area. Common names for this species are '''Satinay''' and '''Fraser Island Turpentine'''.<ref name="dpi-qld">http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_5661.htm</ref> 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<ref>http://74.125.153.132/search?q=cache:EJPaApokvWsJ:www.fraserisland.net/fraserisland/plant-life/fraser-vegetation.cfm+tallest+satinay&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=firefox-a</ref>, and the trunk may reach one metre in diameter. A valuable timber tree, particularly for marine pylons. It is fire and termite resistant. However, supply is limited.<ref>http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_5661.htm</ref> Satinay timber was used in the construction of the [[Suez Canal]]. Resin from the sap has proven useful in treating chronic [[ulcers]].<ref>nameplate at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney</ref> ==Cultivation== ===Propagation=== ===Pests and diseases=== ==Varieties== ==Gallery== <gallery perrow=5> Image:Syncarpia hillii bark.jpg| photo 1 Image:Upload.png| photo 2 Image:Upload.png| photo 3 </gallery> ==References== <references/> <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> ==External links== *{{wplink}} {{stub}} __NOTOC__
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