Terminalia petiolaris

Terminalia petiolaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Myrtales
Family:	Combretaceae
Genus:	Terminalia
Species:	T. petiolaris
Binomial name
Terminalia petiolaris Benth., 1864
Synonyms
Myrobalanus petiolaris

Terminalia petiolaris, commonly known as blackberry tree or billygoat plum, or marool in the local Bardi language, is a species of plant in the family Combretaceae. It is endemic to the coast of the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. ^[1]

Description

It grows as a small, deciduous tree up to 15 m in height with rough, grey bark. It produces strongly scented, cream-white flowers from February to May, and November to December. It has edible fruits, purple when ripe. ^{[1] [2]}

Distribution and habitat

It occurs on sandy soils, often in vine thickets. It is found in the Dampierland and Northern Kimberley IBRA bioregions. ^[1]

References

1. "Terminalia petiolaris". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
2. "Billygoat plum – Terminalia Petiolaris". Mayi – Aboriginal Plant Food from the Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia. Kookynet. Retrieved 15 June 2014.