| Common Name: |
Leichhardt Bean |
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| Family: |
Caesalpiniaceae |
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| Form and Size: |
A tall shrub or small tree 2 - 6m height. |
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| Distribution: |
Near - coastal areas of QLD from Cairns to Maryborough, and inland
from North Townsville to Rockhampton. |
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| Leaves: |
Dark green and paler underneath, oblong shaped with a blunt end.
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| Bark: |
Dark-grey, hard and furrowed. |
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| Flowers: |
Creamy - yellow pendulous occur in the upper leaf axils. |
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| Flowering Period: |
June to September. |
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| Fruit: |
Black flattened pods. |
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| Cultivation/Notes: |
Propagate from treated seed. It is an attractive plant when in flower.
The dense foliage makes it a useful shade or feature tree. Smaller
in drier areas, new growth is promoted with extra watering. |
