Rainforest Tree Species Identification Photos, Australian Tree Pictures NSW & QLD, Page 5

Page 5 Rainforest Tree Species Identification Photos, Australian Tree Pictures NSW & QLD Quality images to aid in identification of Australian native and rainforest tree species showing photos of the full tree, bark, fruit and leaf samples. Accompanying descriptions give information on size, distribution, leaf characteristics and more. All Creative Designs Nambucca & Coffs Harbour® exhibits web optimized tree images for website design, multimedia, presentation and identification purposes. Please note all images are copyright and only to be used for non-business purposes. (see copyrights) To send any queries regarding these tree species web pages use Contact Us. Our aim is to build up the awareness to the high conservation values remaining Australian rainforests deserve. The rainforest image folder below is constantly extended, revised and updated. Different identification photos of nearly all tree species shown are available.
Page 1 A - B Page 2 B - D Page 3 E - F Page 4 F - L Page 5 M - R Page 6 S Page 7 T - Z Back to Gallery	Native tree photos are ordered by most used common name in alphabetical order, use page links to the left. See our Leaf Characteristic Page for explanations on leaf features mentioned in descriptions to he right. Know what you are looking for; use our species list with links to relevant tree images and descriptions. JPG format thumbnail pictures are 180 x 135px (vertical 135 x 180 px) web optimised. Average File Size is 5 KB JPG full size photos are 800 x 600 px web optimzed (vertical 600 x 800 px). File Size from 70 - 150 KB All images copyright © 2007 - 2010 by All Creative Designs® worldwide rights reserved. More and different images of nearly all tree species shown are available. Click thumbnail images to view full size pictures.	Reference Resources Leaf Characteristics Species List Common Name

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Macleay Laurel Anopterus macleayanus Attractive and unusual small rainforest under storey tree species. Macleay Laurel in undisturbed subtropical rainforests can reach a height of 15 m or more (Picture 1). Mature specimens feature a distinctive bark which is red brown in colour and covered in warts (Pictures 2 & 3). The growing bud and fleshy petioles on young shoots are coloured bright red and are good identification characteristics (4). Large simple leaves are; arranged in a whorl, up to 35 cm long, mostly oblanceolate in shape with finely toothed margins and an acute leaf apex. Petiole up to 30 mm long changes colour to green on older leaves (5). Distribution: NSW mid-north coast to southern QLD.

Macleay Laurel	Anopterus macleayanus	Macleay Laurel bark	Macleay Laurel Leaf Bud	Macleay Laurel Leaf

Maiden's Blush Sloanea australis Other names: Blush Alder Beautiful tree found in STRf (Subtropical Rainforest) up to 30m in height with buttress roots on older specimens, occurring from south-coast of NSW to subtropical QLD (Picture 1). Bark on mature treesis dark brown in colour with furrows and blisters (2). Stunning sprays of white and yellow flowers occur in spring (3) followed by fruit capsules ripening in late summer containing up to three seeds covered in a red aril. Old seed capsules found around base of Maiden's Blush trees can help in identification of this species (4). Simple (1-foliolate) leaves mostly obovate in shape are normally up to 20 cm long, sometimes longer with toothed or crenate margins and a pronounced pulvinus (5). (See Leaf Characteristics) Young shoots and petioles are not covered in hair compared to its relative the Yellow Carabeen (Sloanea woollsii).

Maiden's Blush	Sloanea australis Bark	Sloanea australis Flower	Maiden's Blush Fruit	Maiden's Blush Leaf

Malletwood Trunk Rhodamnia argentea Widespread small to medium size tree species growing to a height of 20 m found along margins and in different types of rainforest and adjacent tall forests (Picture 1). Bark is brown in colour with a rough and stringy texture (Picture 2). Underside of foliage is a uniform grey green colour (3). Simple leaves are up to 10 cm in length, elliptic to ovate in shape with an opposite leaf arrangement (4). Underside of leaf is covered in very fine and soft hair whith three pronounced veins often being a yellowish colour (5).

Malletwood	Malletwood 'Trunk'	Rhodamnia argentea	Malletwood Leaves	Leaf Lower Surface

Native Gardenia Atractocarpus benthamianus As the botanical name implies this small tree species is very attractive, attaining a height of up to 12 m on fertile soils within subtropical rain forests (Picture 1). Bark is a reddish, light brown in colour with a firm but flaky texture (2). White scented flowers appear in late winter to early spring within the glossy foliage (3). Up to 6 flower buds and 4 to 5 emerging leaves are enclosed in a stipule, being two jointed sheaves covered in very fine hair (4). Simple leaves are arranged either in a whorl beneath the growing bud or alternate. They are; oblanceolate to elliptic in shape with entire margins, up to 18 cm long with a short acuminate apex, thin and soft to touch. Lower leaf surface features a prominent center vein covered in fine hair and domatia as small cavities with hairy bristles are visible along it (5). Distribution: NSW mid-north coast to southern QLD.

Native Gardenia	Atractocarpus benthamianus	Native Gardenia Foliage	Native Gardenia Flower Buds	Native Gardenia Leaves

Native Guava Rhodomyrtus psidioides Small to medium sized tree species with a dense canopy attaining 20 m in height (Picture 1). A multi stemmed trunk is featuring a scaly reddish brown bark (Pictures 2 & 3). Growing buds and young branches are covered in fine hair. Leaf arrangement is opposite (4). Simple leaves are lanceolate to elliptic in shape, up to 12 cm long with entire margins and emit a fruity smell when crushed (5). Distribution: Mainly in subtropical rainforests from central coast of NSW to central QLD.

Native Guava	Native Guava Trunk	Rhodomyrtus psidioides Bark	Rhodomyrtus psidioides	Native Guava Leaves

Native Olive Olea paniculata Small to medium sized rainforest tree species growing to height of 25m (Picture 1). Bark is grey brown in colour with small whitish blisters being a useful feature in identification (2). Fruit reassembles the shape of an olive and is a green colour turning black with age, small at up to 10mm long. A thin layer of fruit flesh encloses a hard pale brown seed (Photos 3 & 4). Simple leaves with an opposite arrangement are; up to 8 cm long with entire margins, broad elliptic to ovate in shape, hairless, smooth and soft in texture. Leaf apex is acute or short acuminate with a fine point and domatia along center vein are visible (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to central QLD.

Native Olive	Native Olive Bark	Olea paniculata Foliage	Native Olive Friut	Native Olive Leaves

Northern White Lilly Pilly Acronychia laevis Other names: Glossy Acronychia Small native tree species attaining a height of up to 15 m found in different types of rainforests (Picture 1). Bark has got a fairly smooth texture with some fine fissuring and is a grey brown in colour (2). Attractive creamish yellow flowers up to 2cm across are followed by vivid coloured fruit, which changes from magenta to a blue mauve tone with ripening (Pictures 3 & 4). Simple (1-foliate) leaves are; obovate in shape, up to 8 cm long with a firm texture and glossy surfaces. Leaf apices are notched (emarginate see Leaf Charateristics) and arrangement is mainly opposite (5).

Northern White Lilly Pilly	Acronychia laevis Bark	Acronychia laevis Flower	Glossy Acronychia Fruit	Acronychia laevis Leaves

Pink Bloodwood Corymbia intermedia The Pink Bloodwood tree is a medium to large sized tree species reaching 35m or more in height and is found in open, tall forests (Picture 1). Bark continuing to small branches is a pale grey brown colour, rough and scaly in texture with patches of exposed resin (2). The rather open canopy can spread to a wide margin (3). Fruit is woody; ovoid in shape with a wide top rim and four deeply seated valves (4). Alternately arranged adult leaves are; lanceolate to broad lanceolate in shape with entire margins, between 8 to 16 cm in length, hairless and scented when crushed. Older leaves often turn red before falling (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to northern QLD. See also Red Boodwood Corymbia gummifera (same page below).

Pink Bloodwood	Pink Bloodwood Bark	Corymbia intermedia	Pink Bloodwood Fruit	Pink Bloodwood Leaves

Pink Cherry Austrobuxus swanii The Pink Cherry is a subtropical rainforest tree species reaching a height of about 20m with a limited distribution range (Picture 1). Distinctive bark is a reddish brown colour with a scaly and flaky texture (2). Old leaves within the dark green and very glossy foliage turn red (3). Tiny but very interesting flowers are followed by inconspicuous small fruit, black in colour and about 6mm long (4). Simple leaves with an opposite arrangement are lanceolate to elliptic in shape and up to 10 cm long with finely toothed margins. The leaf apex can be emarginate (notched) or runs into a blunt point. Center vein on lower leaf surface is raised and often coloured a pale yellow, lateral veins are faint on both surfaces (Pic 5). See our Leaf Characteristic Page for explanations of terms. Distribution: Fairly uncommon from NSW mid-north coast to southern QLD.

Pink Cherry	Pink Cherry Bark	Austrobuxus swainii	Austrobuxus swainii Flower	Pink Cherry Leaves

Pink Euodia Melicope elleryana Other names: Pink Doughwood Small to medium sized subtropical rainforest species growing to height of 20m (Picture 1). Free standing specimens are more compact and smaller with foliage reaching the ground (2). Bark is a light grey in colour; fairly spongy and soft with longitudinal ridges on older specimens (3). Fruit hanging in small bunches are capsules up to 8 mm across, a dark blue to black colour when ripe (4). Palmate compound leaves with an opposite arrangement are made up of three leaflets (trifoliolate) which are; elliptic to narrow ovate in shape, up to 16 cm long with entire margins, soft and hairless (5). Distribution: From NSW north coast to QLD. See also White Euodia Melicope micrococca (Page 7).

Pink Euodia	Melicope elleryana	Melicope elleryana Bark	Pink Euodia Fruit	Pink Euodia Leaf

Pink Walnut Endiandra sieberi Other Names: Hard Corkwood Attractive small to medium sized tree found within outer margins of STRf and wet scleropyhll forest from NSW South coast to QLD (Picture 1). Bark: Despite the corky look it is hard to the touch, hence the name of Hard Corkwood (2). Simple leaves are elliptic in shape and between 5 to 10 cm long, giving of a fruity smell when crushed (Pictures 3 & 4). The fruit maturing in midsummer is ovoid in shape and up to 30mm long: shiny dark blue to black in color containing a beautiful pink seed with longitudinal markings (5).


Pink Walnut	Endiandra sieberi Bark	Endiandra sieberi Foliage	Pink Walnut Fruit	Pink Walnut Fruit & Leaves

Prickly Ash Orites excelsus Other names: Mountain Silky Oak Found along mountain areas along the Great Dividing Range from the mid-north coast of NSW to south QLD. Tthe Prickly Ash can grow to a height of 40 m or more (Picture 1). Bark is green grey colour on younger specimens (2). The whitish grey colour of the lower leaf surface contrasts with the shiny, glossy upper leaf surface. Simple leaves are; up to 18 cm long on adult trees with prickly, irregular toothed margins, a stiff texture and mainly lanceolate in shape. Leaves on younger specimen are deeply lobed and up to 25 cm long (Pictures 3,4 & 5).

Prickly Ash	Prickly Ash Bark	Orites excelsus Foliage	Prickly Ash Leaves	Lower Leaf Surface

Red Ash Alphitonia excelsa Other names: Soap Bush Common tree species with an open canopy found in regrowth and on margins of different rainforest types growing up to 25 m in height (Picture 1). Bark is grey in colour with longitudinal fissures. (2) Small creamy white flowers appear in spring and are followed by rounded ovoid fruit turning black when ripening (Pictures 3 & 4). Simple leaves are; up to 15 cm long with entire margins, oblong to narrow elliptic in shape with an alternate leaf arrangement. Veins and petiole (up to 20 mm long) are light brown in colour (5). Distribution: South coast of NSW to central QLD.

Red Ash	Alphitonia excelsa Bark	Red Ash Flower	Red Ash Fruit	Alphitonia excelsa Leaves

Red Bloodwood Tree Corymbia gummifera Large tree found along margins of rainforests and in adjacent tall open forests growing to a height of 45 m (Image 1). Distinctive feature of this tree is the red sticky resin produced where an injury occurred or as a protection against termite attack (2). Bark is a reddish brown with a flaky, scaly texture covering the whole tree and branches ( 3). Fruit produced is a 4valved cone with seeds being enclosed in a papery aril (4). Beautiful and strongly scented flowers open in midsummer. Simple leaves on mature specimens are; alternately arranged, lanceolate in shape with entire margins, hairless, scented and up to 15 cm long (5). Distribution: From VIC to southern QLD.

Red Bloodwood Tree	Red Bloodwood Resin	Red Bloodwood Bark	Corymbia gummifera Fruit	Red Bloodwood Flower

Red Boppel Nut Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia Beautiful small subtropical rainforest tree species with an upright and slender growth habit (Picture 1). Bark is light brown in colour, firm and finely fissured (2). The distinctive foliage with large compound leaves, which can reach more than 80 cm in length and show an alternate arrangement, is a characteristic feature in identification of this tree species (Picture 3). Gorgeous purple and dark red flowers appear on the trunk over late autumn and winter (4). Leaves are very deeply lobed, giving the appearance of separate leaflets, with more than 30 lobes possible on the same leaf. Lobes have irregular toothed margins with small spines and are; up to 25 cm long with a dark green and glossy upper surface, hairless and posses a firm and stiff texture (5). Distribution: NSW mid north coast to southern QLD.

Red Boppel Nut	Red Boppel Nut Bark	Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia	Red Boppel Nut Flower	Red Boppel Nut Leaf

Red Cedar Toona australis Magnificent very large tree species with an expansive buttressed root system reaching a height of more than 50 m. Specimens (as shown) are rare these days due to heavy logging since the early 1800's for its beautiful timber (Pictures 1 & 2). Bark on mature trees is a light brown colour with large scales and a rough, flaky texture (3). After a short deciduous stage over winter new emerging foliage flushes in red tones (4) Pinnate compound leaves consist of up to 20 leaflets which are up to 14 cm long with entire margins and mostly ovate in shape (5).

Red Cedar	Red Cedar Trunk	Red Cedar Bark	Red Cedar Juvenile	Red Cedar

River She-oak Casuarina cunninghamiana This medium to tall tree up to 40 m in height is commonly located along freshwater courses from southern NSW to north QLD (Picture 1). Bark is dark grey , sometimes more brown with a tough and hard texture (2). Branchlets up to 30 cm long with tiny scale like leaves up to 5 mm long (3). Female flower is up to 15 mm in diameter and matures in February (4). Fruiting branchlet with spikey cones at up to 12 mm in diameter before opening (5). This species is protected in NSW.

River She-oak	River She-oak Bark	River She-oak Branchlet	River She-oak Flower	Casuarina cunninghamiana

Rose-leaved Marara Ackama paniculata Other names: Soft Corkwood In spring Soft Corkwood trees are covered in white flowers which turn reddish with age. Soft corkwood can grow 30m or more in height; specimens shown are about 25 m (Picture 1). The bark has distinct variations from the smooth fissured example (2) to the deeply fissured, more irregular texture shown in the image (Row below Picture 2), both are very soft and crumble to the touch. This difference in bark texture is evident in emerging trees only a few years old. Both variations shown side by side as adult specimens in flower; rough fissured to the left and smooth to the right (3). Compound leaves are larger and distinctively hairy on young trees with 3 to 7 leaflets up to 25 cm long (Picture 4) Adult leaves retain a hairy lower surface. Small flowers occur on terminal panicles(5).


Rose-leaved Marara	Soft Corkwood	Ackama paniculata	Soft Corkwood Leaves	Soft Corkwood Flower

Rose-leaved Marara variation with deeply fissured bark (Pictures 1 & 2). Difference in bark texture is evident in immature trees (3). Both variations of this tree species are growing within ten meters of each other (Picture 4), whereby the rough variation started flowering two weeks earlier. Compound adult leaves are mostly elliptic in shape with finely toothed margins and about 12 cm long; hairless. New growth in good sunlight conditions flushes pink (5).

Rose-leaved Marara Variation	Corkwood Bark Rough	Corkwood Rough Leaves	Ackama paniculata	Leaves 'lower surface'

Rosewood Dysoxylum fraserianum Other names: Rose Mahogany Attractive tree well known for its beautiful timber, which can reach heights to 40m in its natural subtropical rainforest habitat (Picture 1). Older specimen feature a scaly, reddish brown bark (2). Pinnate compound leaves with an alternate arrangement consist of 4 to 10 leaflets (mostly 8) which are; up to 12cm long, mainly lanceolate in shape and feature entire margins. Large domatia along the mid vein of the leaflets are a prominent characteristic to assist in identification of this tree species (Pictures 3,4 & 5).

Rosewood	Rosewood Bark	Dysoxylum fraserianum	Dysoxylum fraserianum Leaf	Rosewood Domatia

We attempt to properly describe any tree species shown on this web page and cross referenced images using these sources to ensure correct botanical identification. It is recommended to use cross checking when identifying your plant material or photographs with the resource list provided. A personal interest into our native forest species for more than twenty years provided the images, descriptions and measurements for any tree species shown. Information on distribution range of tree species has been collected using a selection of sources (see link above). The target of these web pages is to show the diversity and magnificence of our remaining rainforests areas. Our aim is to build up the awareness to the high conservation values these subtropical and tropical rainforest areas deserve. Please note all images are copyright, watermarked and not to be used without prior permission by All Creative Designs® worldwide rights reserved.
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