Dysoxylum fraserianum | |
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Dysoxylum fraserianum at Boorganna Nature Reserve, Australia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Meliaceae |
Genus: | Dysoxylum |
Species: | D. fraserianum |
Binomial name | |
Dysoxylum fraserianum (A.Juss.) Benth. |
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Dysoxylum fraserianum (Rosewood or Australian Rose Mahogany) is a large tree species native to NSW and Queensland, Australia.
Mature trees can grow up to 57 m in height, with a trunk up to 3.5 metres in diameter. It has 6.5–25 cm long paripinnate dark-green leaves with 4–12 leaflets.
D. fraserianum is one of the most common tree species in subtropical rainforests of Australia. It is a typical long-lived, slow-growing and shade-tolerant climax species. Rosewood has been extensively logged for its fragrant red timber.
Dysoxylum fraserianum - foliage from Boorganna Nature Reserve
Dysoxylum fraserianum - bark, Toonumbar National Park
Dysoxylum fraserianum - giant tree, Border Ranges National Park