2 
1 vol. 8vo., London, 1860. For further particulars 
“ Dictionary of Australasian Biography” (1892), also 
Address (Linnean Society, N.S.W.) vol. xviii, p. 512. 
of Dr. Bennett, see Mennell’s 
Professor David’s Presidential 
Vernacular Names —The origin of the name “ Crow’s Ash ” or “ Crow’s- 
feet Ash ” is one concerning which there is room for conjecture. 
It may he that a timber-getter, in felling a Flindersia, found in a fork the 
remains of crows eaten by some birds (perhaps hawks), the feet alone being left 
behind. 
Mr. IV. Dunn, however, points out another explanation. He states that 
crows are as fond of the winged seeds as cockatoos are, and thinks it is quite possible 
the name may have originated in that way. 
The name “ Crow’s Ash ” is one given by some Queenslanders and Richmond 
River people to Teak (F. australis). It has also been sent to me as a name for 
F. Bennettiana, a closely-allied species. As Teak is a fixture for F. australis, I 
think it is desirable to encourage the name “ Crow’s Ash” for F. Bennettiana, which 
is one of the high trees in which crows build. 
“ She-Teak ” is a name given me by Mr. W. Baeuerlen as in use on the 
Richmond River. It is also known as “ Stave Wood.” 
Aboriginal Name. —“ Bogum-Bogum” of the aborigines of the Richmond 
River, New South Wales. See No. 1 of Moore’s “ List of Northern Timbers for the 
London Exhibition of 1862.” 
SyilOliym. — F. australis, F.v.M., Fragm. iii, 26, not of R. Brown. 
Leaves. —The leaflets are the largest of those of any species of Flindersia. 
Flowers. —These are white, and, although individually small, are in such 
large panicles that they are of a handsome character. 
Fruit .—The fruit is smaller than that of F. australis, nor are the edges of 
the valves rough as in that species. 
Bark .—Somewhat resembles that of F. australis, which has doubtless tended 
to add to the confusion between the two species. 
Timber. —The following account of this tree was written by the late Mr. 
Charles Moore for the “ Catalogue of N.S.AY. Exhibits at the London Exhibition of 
1862” :— 
This tree is very abundant in the coast brush forests, there attaining a height of 80 feet, and 2 feet 
diameter. Comparatively rare and of small size on the Clarence. Its large, bright, glossy foliage, and 
masses of terminal white flowers render it a conspicuous object wherever it grows. The wood is seldom 
used by the settlers, but, as it splits well, might probably be valuable for staves. 
