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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]]. | |
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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> | ||
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| Height: | ⇕ | 200 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 200. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 15 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 15. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Features: | ✓ | flowers |
| USDA Zones: | 9 to 11 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | white |
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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.
A valuable timber tree, particularly for marine pylons. It is fire and termite resistant. However, supply is limited.[3] Satinay timber was used in the construction of the Suez Canal. Resin from the sap has proven useful in treating chronic ulcers.[4]
Cultivation
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Varieties
Gallery
photo 1
photo 2
photo 3
References
- ↑ http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_5661.htm
- ↑ 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
- ↑ http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_5661.htm
- ↑ nameplate at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
External links
- w:Syncarpia hillii. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Syncarpia hillii QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
