stringybark she-oak
Allocasuarina inophloia (F.Muell. & F.M.Bailey) L.A.S.Johnson
Allocasuarina inophloia, commonly known as stringybark she-oak, is a flowering plant species in the family Casuarinaceae. It is native to eastern Australia and is characterized by its small, dioecious tree form with finely fibrous, ribbony bark. The species has scale-like leaves arranged in whorls of seven to nine. Its fruiting cones are 10–20 mm long and contain winged seeds (samaras) measuring 5–6 mm in length.
Description
Allocasuarina inophloia is a species of tree found in New South Wales and Queensland, part of the Casuarinaceae family. It is a dioecious plant, meaning male and female flowers occur on separate individuals. The bark is distinctive, with a finely fibrous and ribbon-like texture. The leaves are reduced to small scales, arranged in clusters of seven to nine. The plant produces cones that mature to 10–20 mm in length, each containing seeds with wings that aid in dispersal. The species was first described in 1982 and is recognized for its ecological and ornamental value in its native range.
Other common names
stringybark she-oak
Distribution
Global · New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Casuarina inophloia