The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Kempsey. Oct 3rd 1895 ¶ My dear Baron ¶ ¶ Herewith please receive a sample seed with seed vessels and branchlet of a handsome tree in this district known as Scrub Teak but I think it is a Flindersia ...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M38, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 95.10.03a

Plant names

Euchlaena luxurians
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Flindersia
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Preferred Citation:

William MacDonald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1895-10-03 [95.10.03a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1890-6/1895/95-10-03a-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

MS found with a specimen of australis (MEL 31686).

Kempsey. Oct 3rd 1895

My dear Baron

Herewith please receive a sample seed with seed vessels and branchlet of a handsome tree in this district known as Scrub Teak but I think it is a

I am sorry I have not the flower but will send you a piece of the bark which may help to determine the species. I would much like to know it.

Hoping you are quite well. Believe me with kind regards

Faithfully yours

Wm MacDonald

PS I forgot to mention that I find the do very well here. I am now planting it for green fodder again

Wm MacD