

Queensland Maple. 



(Flindersia Chatawaiana, Bail. 



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The common name might conjure up in one's mind a replica of the familiar maple of 

 Canada; but, if so, one would err, for there is very little resemblance between these two timbers. 

 In this instance the colour is slightly darker than the Canadian timber, and the figure, which 

 is different, being less " bird's eye," is obtained by the waving lines caused by the interlocking 

 texture, and is very effective. It is fairly hard, takes a beautiful polish, and is eminently suited 

 for all kinds of cabinet work. It is being extensively employed in the trade for furniture, piano 

 panels, and interior decoration. There is no timber on the Sydney market at the present time 

 used for such a variety of joinery purposes and cabinet work, as it can be stained to imitate 

 Walnut or Mahogany, or used in its natural state. 



Description of the Tree. A large tree with a trunk diameter from 4 to 1 

 Leaves opposite, petioles and rhachis more or less sharply angular ; leaflets usually seven, 

 oblong falcate, obtuse, or with a more or less acuminate obtuse point, sometimes very 

 oblique at the base, 3 to 44 inches long, i to 2\ inches broad, underside somewhat pale. 

 Panicles rather large and spreading. Flowers not known. Fruit 3 inches or more long, 

 oblong, but tapering at each end, pentagonal, prominently marked with dark mussel- 

 shaped scars, which gives to the fruit somewhat the appearance of a fir cone. (F. M. 

 Bailey, Queensland Flora, Part I, p. 240.) 



Geographical Range. Cardwell to Herberton, Queensland. 





