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Choricarpia leptopetala
Also called Brown Myrtle, Brush Turpentine
Backhousia leptopetala, also called brown myrtle or brush turpentine, is a small Australian rainforest tree from northern New South Wales to south-east Queensland, sometimes reaching 20 m. Fresh seed is recommended for growing it, and it suits a shaded, moist spot rather than a container indoors.
Backhousia leptopetala (syn. Choricarpia leptopetala) is a common Australian tree, growing from Stanwell Park (34° S) in the northern Illawarra district to near Buderim (26° S) in south eastern Queensland.
Common names include brown myrtle, never-break, brush turpentine and rusty turpentine. The habitat of Backhousia leptopetala is rainforest on the poorer sedimentary soils, near streams. It is also seen in moist eucalyptus areas on ridges. It may be identified by the greyish fawn colour under the leaf, and rusty hairy branchlets.
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