Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
13Diameter
0.5mHeight - 21m
Details
Common name
Pencil Cedar (Or Umbrella Tree)
Botanical name
Polyscias murrayi
Type
Stand
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Croajingolong National Park, Harrison Creek, Mallacoota VIC 3892
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
Date of measurement
29 Mar 1998
Date of classification
17 Dec 1998
Statement of Significance
This species is rare in Victoria with its only known in a single location in the upper reaches of Harrison Creek. The trees surveyed ranged in size from a single stem to large multi-branched 'umbrella' shaped trees. The trees were flowering when inspected. <I>Polyscias murrayi</I>, is a common rainforest tree of eastern Australia and occurs as a secondary regeneration species in disturbed rainforest areas, often on hillsides.<BR>The next known location is at Bellbird Creek, north of Eden, NSW.<BR>The trees are located near Black Hole Road, 40+ minutes along Harrisons Creek to the south, Howe Ranges, Croanjingalong National Park.<