Botanical name: Lysicarpus angustifolius

Distribution: A hardwood that is limited to the South-West Queensland interior. The tree is of medium height, attaining 30m (110ft).

Colour: The heartwood has a beautiful combination of colours - steaks of yellow, browns to a fine purple-black.

The timber: Fine and even texture with a straight grain, sometimes with a faint swirl in the grain.

Mechanical properties: An interior grade timber. Moderately suitable for steam bending. Kiln dry density of approx. 500kgs/m³ (31lb/ft³).

Working properties: Works well with both hand and machine tools with moderate resistance and limiting blunting of cutters. Glues well. Does not require pre drilling for nails or screws. Finish well and takes a high polish.

Uses: Principally a furniture timber but can be used for flooring, carving and turnery.

Availability: Limited.