Anopterus macleayanus

Description

Anopterus macleayanus, commonly known as Queensland laurel or Macleay laurel, is a shrub or small tree in the family Escalloniaceae. It is native to Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. The species was formally described in 1859 by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, having been collected from the summit of Mt Lindsay.It was named in honour of Sir William Macleay. It is one of two species that belong to the genus Anopterus.