Tag Archives: Australian plants

Plants of Tropical Queensland

Posted on January 27, 2012 by soulofagardener

Drynaria rigidula – The Basket Fern is native to northeastern New South Wales, Queensland and Malaysia and often grows as a epiphyte on tree trunks – with colonies reaching widths of 6′. It has 2 types of fronds – the … Continue reading →

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Flowering Trees of Australia

Posted on January 20, 2012 by soulofagardener

Jacaranda mimosifolia (syn. Jacaranda acutifolia) – The Blue Jacaranda is actually native to South America but is widely planted in tropical regions. This tree produces fragrant pale purple trumpet flowers in 1 foot-long panicles and blooms for about 2 months. … Continue reading →

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Native Australian Desert Plants

Posted on January 19, 2012 by soulofagardener

Eucalyptus camaldulensis (syn. ‘Itara’) The River Red Gum is named for its striking reddish-orange wood which is used to make furniture. This widespread species is commonly found around inland water sources. It is a large tree (grows to 90’+) with … Continue reading →

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