Glochidion sumatranum

Umbrella Cheese Tree

Phyllanthaceae

Description:

Tree to 15 m with an umbrella-shaped canopy and glossy foliage, new growth pink. Produces green-yellow perfumed flowers in spring (Oct–Dec) followed by pink “cheese wheel” fruit. Excellent pioneer tree for revegetation.

Special Features:

Attracts birds, including Lewin’s Honeyeater
Fast-growing and hardy
Provides habitat and shade
Ideal for revegetation projects

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest, Fresh Water Wetland

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Small tree to 10m - Spread 3m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds, Fauna, Seed eating birds

Flower Colour:

Green, Yellow

Glochidion sumatranum - Umbrella Cheese Tree

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Regional ecosystem:

12.3.5

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Glochidion+sumatranum&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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