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mango bark
Canarium australianum
Canarium australianum (Form)


 
Canarium australianum (Leaf)


 

Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend.
 
Plant Family :Burseraceae
Plant Form :tree
Growth Habit :Tree 10-15m
Fruiting Season :Flowering period November to December.
Description :Inner bark used to stop bleeding, infusion from bark drunk to treat diarrhoea and stomach pains.Wood used for furniture.
Distribution :Common local species. Northern Australia along stream banks or in rainforest.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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