Elaeocarpus largiflorens subsp. retinervis B.Hyland & Coode

Hyland, B.P.M. & Coode, M.J.E. (1984) Kew Bulletin 39: 572. Type: Queensland, State Forest Res. 143, Kanawarra, Cow Logging Area, Hyland 7974 (holotypus K; isotypi BRI, QRS).

Quandong

Blaze colour becomes lighter on exposure.

Foveoles present along the midrib and also at forks in the lateral veins. Leaf blades about 8-12 x 4.5-7.5 cm. Terminal buds and young shoots densely clothed in rusty brown hairs.

Sepals less than 14 mm long. Petals about 6.5-8 x 8 mm, usually with a couple of obscure teeth at the apex. Stamens more the 60. Ovary hairy.

Fruits ovoid, about 16-17 x 10-11 mm. Endocarp +/- rugose.

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Endemic to NEQ, restricted to the Mt Spurgeon-Mt Lewis area. Altitudinal range from 1000-1200 m. Grows in well developed mountain rain forest.