Scientific Name: Beyeria viscosa

Common Name: pinkwood

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Form Description: Tall shrub or small tree.

Height (m): 2 – 6

Fruit: Paper capsule – oblong, smooth; 3 seeds or fewer in capsule.

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadClarenceDerwent ValleyDevonportDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLatrobeLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestRiparian
Habitat Notes

A pyramidal tree found in gullies in the east of the state, usually as an understorey to eucalyptus. Locally abundant especially on shady, rocky banks.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Rocky, Shady

Soil Tolerance

Loam, Well-drained

General Notes

Moderate flammability. Crushed leaves have a strong turpentine aroma.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Notes

Dry collected capsules and when open rub to dislodge seeds. Sieve to clean. Sow 3-4mm deep in late autumn.

Germination Time

5-7 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Readily propagated from cuttings.