Family:

Rutaceae

Flindersia maculosa

Leopardwood

Other Names: Leopard Tree, Spotted tree, Spotted Dog

Regional Subspecies:

n/a

HABIT:

Medium-sized tree to 12 m high with a pendulous crown. Single trunk with bark shed in patches, creating a leopard-like appearance in white, orange, and light grey. Flowers in November and December.

HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:

Sandy flats which flood, sandplains, and higher floodplains with calcareous or texture-contrast soils. Only found in the far northern part of the region. Prefers sandy soils in an open, sunny position. Prefers 200 to 300 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.

SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:

Propagate from seed. Slow growth rate.

VALUES & USES:

Ornamental graceful plant suited for park and garden plantings.