silky-oak
Lasjia whelanii (F.M.Bailey) P.H.Weston & A.R.Mast
Lasjia whelanii is a species of large forest tree in the Proteaceae family, native to north-eastern Queensland, Australia. It is also known as Whelan's silky oak, Whelan's nut oak, or Whelan's macadamia.
Description
Lasjia whelanii, a member of the Proteaceae family, is a large forest tree found only in north-eastern Queensland. It is part of the genus Lasjia and was described in 2008. Common names include Whelan's silky oak, Whelan's nut oak, and Whelan's macadamia. The species is named after an individual associated with its discovery or study.
Other common names
Whelan's nut-oakWhelan's silky-oaksilky-oakWhelan's macadamiaWhelan's silky oak
Distribution
Queensland
Synonyms
Macadamia whelaniiHelicia whelanii
