Nauclea orientalis (Cheesewood; Canary Cheesewood; Leichhardt Pine; Cape York Leichardt; Canary Wood; Yellow Cheeswood; Burr Tree)
Michael's Opinion
Cheesewood; Canary Cheesewood; Cape York Leichardt; Leichardt; Leichhardt Pine; Leichhardt Tree; Leichhardt's Pine; Pine, Leichhardt's; Soft Leichhardt; Yellow Cheesewood; Burr Tree; Canary-wood
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Nauclea |
| Species | orientalis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Australia and Polynesia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruits are eaten by indigenous people. |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright rounded. |
| Landscape | As a specimen, as an accent tree in a tropical garden, in a greenhouse or indoor botanical garden. Can control soil erosion in trouble areas. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Plant under partial shade in moist, humus-rich loamy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. |
| Pests | Lyctus beetles, termites and blue stain fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforests. |
| Leaf Description | Large simple leaves that measure 18 - 30 cm in length and 15 - 20 cm in width. Small glands are found along the venation on the undersides of the leaves. |
| Flower Description | Fully spherical crowns of small calyx tube flowers fused together. |
| Fruit Description | Small fruits that typically measure 4 - 5 cm in diameter with a reticulately rugose outer peel. |
| Colour Description | Deep green leaves with a visible lighter green venation. Small red glands on the undersides of the leaves. White and copper orange flowers. Light green flower and leaf stems. Brown to tan fruit. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
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