by Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Long-leaved Bitter Bark, this attractive large shrub to 3–5 m is found naturally along the edge of our local rainforests and in moist gullies in eucalypt woodland. The Quinine Berry has glossy dark green elliptical leaves (which are greyish below) and is...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Bonewood, this attractive large shrub or small tree to 3–5 m is found naturally along the edges of dry or subtropical rainforest. The opposite elliptical leaves are aromatic when crushed. In summer, the distinctive four-petalled white flowers to 25 mm...
by Admin | Nov 24, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This small to medium open shrub to 2–3 m is found naturally along the edge of our local rainforests and in moist gullies in eucalypt woodland. It is an important butterfly host plant for the common grass yellow butterfly Eurema hecabe (so it is preferable not to spray...
by Admin | Nov 24, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This medium open shrub to 2–4 m is found naturally along the edge of our local rainforests and moister eucalypt forests. The foliage provides vital nesting habitat for our local birds and a safe refuge for other creatures, so is a good replacement for Lantana. The...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Cluster Berry, this small tree to 4–6 m is found naturally in the understorey of our drier rainforests and is a very important species for our local wildlife. This is a widely distributed species that is used for medicinal purposes in parts of Asia. The...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Queensland Holly or Veiny Graptophyllum, this dainty small shrub to 1.5 m is found naturally in the understorey of our local rainforests. It has soft, glossy diamond-shaped opposite leaves with toothed margins. The small white tubular flowers arise from...
