- Pronunciation: LITS-ee-ah aus-TRAL-is
- Common Name: Brown Bolly Gum
- Derivation: Litsea: from Litse, Chinese name for L., chinensis, the first Species of the Genus described. australis: southern
- Type: Tree Medium
- Family: LAURACEAE
- Size: to 20 metres
- Flowers: Greenish yellow January to March Male and female flowers on separate plants.
- Fruit: Black Ovoid Drupe 1.5-2 cm long, seated in cup
- Vegetation Type: Rainforest
- Species List: Wooroi Day Use Area Tracks, Meridan College, Cooloothin Corner, Sub-tropical, dry and Littoral Rainforest, Dandaloo, Heritage Park
Identification Notes
New growth densely hairy. Domatia absent Leaves Alternate, glossy above, rusty hairy below.
Landscaping Notes
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
