Elaeocarpus kirtonii

Description

Elaeocarpus kirtonii is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. It grows from near Milton, New South Wales (35° S) to Eungella National Park (20° S) in tropical Queensland. It grows in tropical, sub-tropical and warm temperate rainforests. Often seen in cooler and moister sites on volcanic soils and on the richer alluvial soils. Some of the many common names include Silver Quandong, Brown hearted Quandong, Whitewood, Pigeonberry Ash, and White Quandong. The plant was named in honour of W. Kirton, who collected samples of the tree at Bulli in 1885 for Ferdinand Mueller.