Herb: Turpentine Tree


Latin name: Syncarpia glomulifera


Synonyms: Syncarpa glomulifera, Syncarpia laurifolia, Syncarpia procera


Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Tree


Height:
30 m
(98 feet)

Habitat of Turpentine Tree:

Coastal scrub forests, preferring deep fertile soils in valleys.

Other uses of the herb:

The plant can be used to make a good screen. Wood - very durable, hard, tough, heavy, resisting marine borers.

Propagation of Turpentine Tree:

Seed -

Cultivation of the herb:

Coastal scrub forests, preferring deep fertile soils in valleys.

Medicinal use of Turpentine Tree:

None known

Known hazards of Syncarpia glomulifera:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.