| Plants of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks |
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| Lophostemon sauveolens | Swamp Mahogany |
| Myrtaceae | Orange flaky bark. Prefers well drained soils. (sauve = Latin for sweet smelling) |
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Inflorescence and young leaves. | |
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Older leaves develop purple blotches. | |
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