coachwood
Ceratopetalum apetalum D.Don
Ceratopetalum apetalum, known as coachwood, is a medium-sized hardwood tree native to the central and northern coastal rainforests of New South Wales and southern Queensland. It is characterized by its straight growth, smooth, fragrant, greyish bark, and is often found in gullies and creeks on poorer quality soils. It typically occurs in nearly pure stands and is one of eight species of Ceratopetalum found in eastern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands.
Description
Ceratopetalum apetalum, described by D.Don in 1830, belongs to the family Cunoniaceae. It is distributed globally, with native populations in New South Wales and Queensland. This species is commonly referred to as coachwood, scented satinwood, or tarwood. It is a significant component of the rainforest ecosystems in which it occurs, often dominating in specific soil and topographic conditions.
Other common names
scented satinwoodcoachwood
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Ceratopetalum apetalum var. microphyllumCeratopetalum apetalum f. montanumCeratopetalum apetalum var. montanumCeratopetalum monopetalumCeratopetalum montanumCeratopetalum apetalum var. typicum