Flindersia xanthoxyla
(A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Domin
Rutaceae
Flindersia oxleyana F.Muell.
Oxleya xanthoxyla A.Cunn.
Common Name: Yellow Wood
Looking up into the canopy of a young tree
Photograph by: Poyt448
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Looking up into the canopy of a young tree
Photograph by: Poyt448
Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication
General Information
Yellow wood is a tree growing up to 45 metres tall[
365- Title
- Flora of New South Wales
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- Website
- http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm
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- An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants.
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440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
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- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
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- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
]. The bole can be 60 - 105cm in diameter[
601- Title
- The Useful Native Plants of Australia.
- Publication
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- Author
- Maiden J.H.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Turner & Co.; London.
- Year
- 1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood. It is sometimes used to provide shade in parks and other large areas[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
365- Title
- Flora of New South Wales
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants.
Range
Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.
Habitat
Subtropical and dry rainforests[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 35.00 m |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant mainly of the subtropical area of eastern Australia.
The tree can be slow growing[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
A yellow dye is obtained from the wood[
601- Title
- The Useful Native Plants of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Maiden J.H.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Turner & Co.; London.
- Year
- 1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The yellow wood is fine-grained, strong, elastic and durable. It bends well when steamed and so has been used extensively for coach building[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
]. It is not easily attacked by ants, and is suitable for hand screw making and buggy shafts[
601- Title
- The Useful Native Plants of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Maiden J.H.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Turner & Co.; London.
- Year
- 1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. It is also used for a wide range of other items, including boat decking, cabinet making, casks, ammunition boxes for the Australian Army and has been recommended as a wood for making artificial limbs[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
,
601- Title
- The Useful Native Plants of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Maiden J.H.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Turner & Co.; London.
- Year
- 1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. It is a useful wood for fancy work on account of its frequently pretty yellow colour[
601- Title
- The Useful Native Plants of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Maiden J.H.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Turner & Co.; London.
- Year
- 1889
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details of the uses of many Australian plants and other species naturalised, or at least growing, in Australia. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed - germinates easily when sown fresh[
440- Title
- Brisbane Rainforest Action and Information Network,
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.brisrain.webcentral.com.au
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Information on plants in the Queensland Rainforests.
].
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
