Citronella smythii

White Oak, Soap Box

Icacinaceae

Form and Size: A tall shrub or small tree, 3-12m high.

Distribution: Rainforests of north-eastern Qld.

Leaves: Egg-shaped, hairy beneath, 8-17cm x 3-7cm; new growth densely hairy.

Bark: Grey, corky.

Flowers: White, about 0.8cm diameter, 5 petals; borne in panicles arising opposite the leaves.
 
Flowering Period: November to December.

Fruit: Black, oval, about 2cm long, succulent.

Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from seed. Needs well drained soil in a protected, semi-shaded position.