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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| red ash, soap tree Alphitonia excelsa | |
Alphitonia excelsa (Leaf) | |
 Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
| Plant Family : | Rhamnaceae |
| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Tree 7-15m tall |
| Fruiting Season : | Winter |
| Description : | Crushed leaves will lather in water and used as a soap substitute, an infusion of leaves in warm water is used for bathing headaches and an infusion of bark, root and wood is rubbed on the body as a liniment for body pains. |
| Distribution : | Common local species. Across northern Australia, in rainforest, open forest and arid areas. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (19) .. habitats seen (11) .. |
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