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Licuala ramsayi
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Licuala
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L. ramsayi
Binomial name
Licuala ramsayi
Hyland, 1983

Syzygium alliiligneum is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. Common names include Mission Beach Satinash, Onionwood, Puddenwood, Bark in the Wood, Roly Poly, and Watergum.[1]

Description

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Large rainforest tree, up to 30 metres (98 ft) in height; grey bark, cream-colored flowers and abundant small (40 by 35 millimetres (1.6 by 1.4 in)) red fruit. Species name from the Latin allium, for "garlic", and lignum, for "wood". Cross-section shows onion-like rings of bark in the timber.[1]

Distribution and Habitat

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Endemic to North East Queensland, Australia, between Cape Tribulation and Tully, in lowland rainforest to 700m abl.[1]

Ecology

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Fallen fruits are eaten by the Southern Cassowary, and are also edible by humans.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hyland, Bernard Patrick Matthew. "A revision of Syzygium and allied genera (Myrtaceae) in Australia." Australian Journal of Botany Supplementary 13.9 (1983): 1-164.

Further reading

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  • Harrington, M. G., and P. A. Gadek. "Molecular systematics of the Acmena alliance (Myrtaceae): phylogenetic analyses and evolutionary implications with reference to Australian taxa." Australian Systematic Botany 17.1 (2004): 63-72.
  • Orchard, A. Cyclone Tolerant, and At Ella Bay. "Cassowary Specific Revegetation."
  • Cooper, William T., and Wendy Cooper. Australian Rainforest Fruits: A Field Guide. CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2013.
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Category:Myrtales of Australia Category:Australian cuisine alliiligneum Category:Trees of Australia Category:Flora of Queensland