Uses: Slow growing native tree from the north and north east coast of the country. Foliage down to ground level. Useful for soil retention and erosion control.
Its tendency to sucker makes it a good tree to plant along river banks or waterways.
Timber makes and excellent firewood as well as a craft wood.
Indigenous people used the timber to extract resin and used.
Important food source for red and yellow tailed black cockatoo