Orites excelsus
Orites excelsus R.Br.
Orites excelsus, known as prickly ash, mountain silky oak, or white beefwood, is a rainforest tree in the Proteaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia and features oblong to lance-shaped, lobed leaves with toothed edges. The white flowers are arranged in leaf axils in spikes shorter than the leaves.
Description
Orites excelsus is a species of flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is a medium to tall tree found in the rainforests of eastern Australia. The leaves are oblong to lance-shaped, lobed, and have toothed margins. White flowers are arranged in spikes in the leaf axils, with the spikes being shorter than the leaves. The species is endemic to the region and was first described in 1830.
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
