Ceratopetalum apetalum
About
Ceratopetalum apetalum, the coachwood, scented satinwood or tarwood, is a medium-sized hardwood tree, straight-growing with smooth, fragrant, greyish bark. It is native to eastern Australia in the central and northern coastal rainforests of New South Wales and southern Queensland, where it is often found on poorer quality soils in gullies and creeks and often occurs in almost pure stands. C. apetalum is one of 8 species of Ceratopetalum occurring in eastern Australia, New Guinea, New Britain and various islands in the same region.
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
How to use it
The coachwood tree is valued for its strong, durable wood, making it suitable for furniture and construction. Additionally, its fragrant bark adds a unique touch to the environment, enhancing the sensory experience of the rainforest. This tree also supports local wildlife, providing habitat and food sources.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Ceratopetalum apetalum
- Slug
- ceratopetalum-apetalum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
- Genus
- Ceratopetalum
- Species
- apetalum
- Wikidata QID
- Q2946375
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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