Atherosperma moschatum
Common Name:
Southern Sassafras
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
?Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, Snowfields, East Gippsland (NRSTVWZ) also NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Not common. Growing in wetter sites in the south of the Prom, particularly along Sealers Cove and Windy Saddle
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Flower Description:
Cream
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Habit:
Tree to 15 m, usually conical
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The bark, leaves, flowers and fruit of this species smell of nutmeg when crushed
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria