Proteaceae · Stenocarpus

Scrub Beefwood

Stenocarpus salignus

Tree
Habit
Tree
Flowering
February-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Stenocarpus salignus
Genus
Stenocarpus
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Flowering & fruiting
February-April

Leaf characters

Leaf arrangement
AlternaterecordedOne leaf per node, arranged in a spiral or zigzag up the stem.Leaves are alternate, simple entire, ovate to lanceolate or elliptic. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Simple leaf type
Leaf type
SimplerecordedA single, undivided leaf blade.Leaves are alternate, simple entire, ovate to lanceolate or elliptic. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Leaf margin
UndulaterecordedA wavy, rippled edge.The leaves are wavy edged, with between one and three main longitudinal veins. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Characters marked “recorded” are for Scrub Beefwood itself; the rest are typical of the Proteaceae family.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower colour
WhiterecordedIn October to January, white fragrant flowers form in umbels, similar to the flowers of the related Grevillea. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Flower arrangement
UmbelrecordedFlower stalks all radiate from a single point, like umbrella ribs.In October to January, white fragrant flowers form in umbels, similar to the flowers of the related Grevillea. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Fruit type
FolliclerecordedA dry pod that splits open along a single seam.This is followed by the development of the seed pods which are narrow follicles, 5 to 10 cm (2.0 to 3.9 in) long, green initially and maturing to a brown colour. — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Typical of the family

Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Grain

Characters marked “recorded” are for Scrub Beefwood itself; the rest are typical of the Proteaceae family — flowering plants only.

About Scrub Beefwood

Scrub Beefwood (Stenocarpus salignus) is a tree in the Proteaceae family. It grows in evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting run from February to April.

Illustration representing the Proteaceae family
Botanical family

Proteaceae

Protea/Grevillea family

Scrub Beefwood belongs to the Proteaceae family.

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