Melicope vitiflora ( Baron Sir Ferdinand Jakob Heinrich von Mueller, circa 1901) T.G. Hartley, 1990 Northern Euodia RUTACEAE

Don Herbison-Evans, (donherbisonevans@outlook.com)

This is a medium sized tree. It is fast growing, and has a spreading crown of pale green leaves. It has white flowers, and is a plant with interesting foliage.

The wood has been used as a fish poison.

The foliage is food for a number of Caterpillars, including :

Papilio ulysses, PAPILIONIDAE

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(updated 11 August 2007)