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, 12.2.5, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, 12.3.6, 12.3.11, 12.3.5a, 12.5.3, 12.9-10.4, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.17d, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.12.12, 12.12.15, 12.3.4

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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