This small to medium tree, also known as Yellow Tulipwood, is common in our dry tropics landscape along creek lines and in vine thickets. Currently (January 2018) seen at its best, covered in bright red fruit. For more information see the Drypetes deplanchei species page.
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Native witch hazel Turraea pubscens in full bloom
The small tree Turraea pubescens (Meliaceae) can be seen in full flower around the local ridges in early November. Turraea pubescens responds to the first rain and covers its branches in flowers. It may easily be seen around the foothills of Mt Storth at Clevedon.
September flowering Amyema sanguinea
Amyema sanguinea (Loranthaceae) is flowering now. This mistletoe grows primarily on Eucalypts, and particularly Eucalyptus platyphylla which is common around Townsville.
Spectacular tree at Cape Cleveland
Archidendron grandiflorum, also known as Fairy Paint Brush or Pink Lace Flower, is an uncommon but spectacular flowering tree that can be found in vine thickets close to Townsville. This one was photographed at Cape Cleveland, growing at the base of a granite cliff which provides shade.
Dietrich’s Morning Glory considered rare locally
Dietrich’s Morning Glory Bonhamia dietrichiana (Convolvulaceae) photographed (below) at Cape Cleveland at the northern end of its range which begins near Marlborough in central Queensland. Considered a rare plant in the district, it is a vigorous climber usually in vine thickets where it will cover small canopy trees.
White Hazelwood flowering in Paluma
White Hazelwood Symplocos cochinchinensis var. gittonsii (Symplocaceae) is a splendid flowering tree, currently in full bloom in and around Paluma village.