Owenia cepiodora
Owenia cepiodora F.Muell.
Owenia cepiodora is a medium to large tree species in the Meliaceae family, native to the rainforests of north eastern New South Wales and adjacent Queensland. It is primarily found in drier hoop pine rainforests along the state border. Due to historical logging, only small regrowth trees remain. The species is currently listed as vulnerable with a ROTAP rating of 2VCi.
Description
Owenia cepiodora, described by F.Muell. in 1880, is a member of the Meliaceae family. It is distributed in the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, particularly in drier hoop pine rainforest areas. The species has experienced significant decline due to past logging activities, and its current population consists mainly of small regrowth trees. Conservation efforts are necessary as the species is classified as vulnerable.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
