Gmelina leichardtii

Description

Gmelina leichhardtii commonly known as the white beech is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. Scattered individuals or small groups of trees naturally occur from the Illawarra district of New South Wales (34�� S) to near Proserpine in tropical Queensland. The white beech or grey teak is a fast-growing tree, growing on volcanic and alluvial soils in areas of moderate to high rainfall. It also grows on poorer sedimentary soils in fire free areas. White beech may occasionally be seen in Australian rainforests, their status is considered uncommon. Unlike the Australian red cedar, the white beech has not recovered particularly well after logging in the 19th and 20th centuries