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(Draft Flora lists kindly supplied by Glenn Leiper)
The Flora of Bahrs Scrub
This list of the local Bahrs Scrub plants has been compiled by Glenn Leiper (November 2009) from the following –
A. Documents :
- “Plant Species List for Eucalypt Forest between Bahrs Scrub Rd, Windaroo and Wuraga Rd, Beenleigh” (G. Leiper, February 1999) in an attachment to a letter to Warren Rowe, Director Planning, Environment and Transport, Gold Coast City Council.
- “Botanical Assessment of Lot 1 of RP 67770 and Lot 2 of RP 805126 Windaroo Rd, Windaroo” (G. Leiper, 16 March 1999)
- “Botanical Assessment of Lot 2 and Lot 3 (RP 805126) Bahrs Scrub Rd, Windaroo” (G. Leiper, 9 March 1999)
- “Plant Species List for Hill and Slopes of Lot 3 on RP 215938 off Bahrs Scrub Rd. (G. Leiper, 26 April 1991)
- “Plant Species Census for Lot 1 of RP 67770 Bahrs Scrub Rd, Windaroo” (G.Leiper, 26 April 1991 and 16 March 1999)
- “Plant Species Census for Lot RP 805126 Bahrs Scrub Rd, Windaroo” (G. Leiper, 26 April 1991 and 9 March 1999)
- “Plant Species Census for Lots 2 & 3 RP 805126 Bahrs Scrub Rd, Windaroo” (G. Leiper, 26 April 1991 and 9 March 1999)
- “List of Plants Found on Bahrs Scrub Horizons Estate Prior to Work Commencing” (G. Leiper, undated) compiled from field assessments on what is now a residential estate.
- “A Checklist of Plant Species Occurring in Bahrs Scrub & Environs” (Paul Grimshaw NPWS, undated)
- “A Checklist of the Rainforest Species Occurring in Bahrs Scrub, 7 km SW of Beenleigh” (G. Guymer & L.W. Jessup, Queensland Herbarium, 25 June 1981)
- “Bahrs Hill Collection on Bayer, Boyce, Clark boundary” (G. Leiper, March – May 1984)
- “Plant List – Bahrs Scrub and Margins” (G. Guymer, P. Bostock (Qld Herbarium) and L. H. Bird, 12 June 1983)
- “Species List of Bahrs Scrub (10 km SW of Beenleigh), section owned by Bayer, Boyce, Clark” (L. H. Bird, 6 May 1984)
- “Bahrs Scrub species” (W. McDonald, Qld Herbarium)
- “WWF Bahrs Scrub data” (courtesy Qld Herbarium)
- “Nature Conservation Mapping Review Project – Stage 1 – Queensland Herbarium CORVEG Data for Secondary Sites” – 2 lists for Bahrs Scrub area
- “Ecological Assessment Report at Windaroo Heights Stage 2. Wuraga Road, Bahrs Scrub, for Jordan Brothers Pty Ltd” (Yurrah Pty Ltd May 2004)
- “Vegetation and Open Space Management Plan. Lot 42 Wuraga Road - Bahrs Scrub” ( for Westera Partners Pty Ltd May 2002, prepared by Australian Resource Consultants Pty Ltd)
- “Wildlife Online Extract” from EPA (Qld Parks & Wildlife Service) 12 Nov 2009
B. Queensland Herbarium records
C. Field Observations and photographs by Glenn Leiper 1984 – 2009
The Flora of Bahrs Scrub
Introduction
This compilation of plant species records lists all recorded species from the Bahrs Scrub district known to be in the proposed Local Development Area defined by Logan City Council and the State Government.
There are presently 523 plant species recorded, of which 456 are native species, 3 are naturalized native species, and 64 are exotic weed species. Many more weed species are not recorded as many of the plant lists which have been used for this compilation did not record weeds. It is anticipated that if all weeds along roadsides, in areas adjacent to present residential areas, waterways, and farming land are included then this list will be added to considerably. There is potential for other native species unrecorded to date from the area to be included as forest remnants have more detailed searches performed.
The vegetation communities of Bahrs Scrub include mainly Sub-tropical Lowland Rainforest, and Eucalypt Forests. There are also large areas of cleared vegetation.
The rainforest communities are classified as Regional Ecosystem 12.11.10 Notophyll vine forest with Araucaria cunninghamii (Hoop Pine) on metamorphics.
Although not presently classified as an endangered Regional Ecosystem by EPA, it is recognised as being a significant remnant of what was once a much larger rainforest area that dominated metamorphic soils over the Pimpama River and Albert River valleys. This area at Bahrs Scrub is one of the largest remnants, with 2 other sizeable remnants at Ormeau. However those Ormeau remnants don’t contain 5 of the rare and threatened species listed below. As such the Bahrs Scrub area of rainforest is an important habitat for these species.
This rainforest community is the habitat for the following nine Rare & Threatened Flora species under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 –
Diploglottis campbellii (Small-leaved Tamarind) Endangered
Pouteria / Planchonella eerwah (Red Coondoo) Endangered
Croton mamillatus (Bahrs Scrub Croton) Endangered
Solanum mentiens (Bahrs Scrub Devil’s Needles) Endangered
Fontainea venosa (Veiny Fontainea) Vulnerable
Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia Nut) Vulnerable
Choricarpia subargentea (Giant Ironwood) Rare
Cupaniopsis newmanii (Long-leaved Tuckeroo) Rare
Symplocos harroldii (Hairy Hazelwood) Rare
This is a very high concentration of rare and threatened species for one small area.
Six of the above listed species are listed in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Federal Government). They are –
Diploglottis campbellii Endangered
Pouteria (Planchonella) eerwah Endangered
Croton mamillatus Endangered, pending nomination
Solanum mentiens Endangered, pending nomination
Fontainea venosa Vulnerable
Macadamia integrifolia Vulnerable
The rainforests of the district (Pimpama and Albert Rivers) have a history of exploitation through timber-getting (Hoop Pine, Red Cedar, cabinet timbers), and farming (sugar cane, bananas, avocadoes, Macadamia Nuts, arrowroot, dairy cattle) which has reduced the extent of rainforest to a small fraction of its original area.
Although these “dry” rainforests are listed by EPA as “not of concern” with regard to their management and biodiversity status), these habitats are critically endangered south of Brisbane in the high growth corridor. Dry rainforests on basalt are adequately protected at present, but are very poorly conserved on metamorphics such as here at Bahrs Scrub. The rapid rate of clearing in the past for farming is now being replaced by the urban expansion.
Fontainea venosa has an Approved Conservation Advice developed by Environment Australia (Australian Gov’t) and approved by the Minister on 16 December 2008. In the advice, the following information is included.
- There are 5 locations from the Boyne Valley south to Bahrs Scrub and Shaws pocket with a total population of only 200 plants.
- In the section titled “Regional and local priority actions”, it clearly emphasizes that these populations must not be disturbed to ensure the species’ survival. It states “ensure infrastructure or development activities involving substrate or vegetation disturbance in areas where Fontainea venosa occurs do not adversely impact on known populations”.
- A recommendation for the plant’s survival states “investigate options for linking, enhancing or establishing additional populations”. This applies to Bahrs Scrub perfectly as there are 2 populations, one on Bahrs Hill and the other in Bahrs Scrub, both in the study area.
The population of Fontainea venosa at Bahrs Scrub is one of two populations of any significant size of the known 5 populations (the other being at Gladstone). Population size is a critical factor in ensuring population health and survival.
Croton mamillatus has only 3 known small populations – Bahrs Scrub, Mt French and one near Caboolture. The Bahrs Scrub population is the largest, and it was this population when discovered recently instigated its separation and naming as a distinct species.
In the former local government authority’s Nature Conservation Mapping Review (Gold Coast City Council) of November 2003 and February 2005, the Bahrs Scrub rainforests and eucalypt forests were identified as being of “State Significance for Conservation”. This report was prepared for Gold Coast City Council by Chenoweth and Associates.
The population of Grevillea helmsiae at Bahrs Scrub is a remote and distinct cluster from the northern population around Bundaberg. It is genetically distinct and from a conservation viewpoint, is a highly significant population.
The “Border Ranges Rainforest Biodiversity Management Plan, NSW & Qld , May 2009” identifies hotspots of significant biodiversity, including Bahrs Scrub as one such significant area of lowland subtropical rainforest.
In this report the following points are made relevant to Bahrs Scrub –
- The fauna of subtropical rainforests is identified as significant.
- Recommends that refuge areas of rainforest become a focus for revegetating cleared gaps, increasing the size of isolated remnants (including buffering), linking of isolated remnants with larger patches and generally maintaining or improving overall ecosystem functions.
- Lists Bahrs Scrub as a “community-identified area of interest and a priority for management”.
- States “Rainforest and related vegetation through the Planning Area has been significantly degraded and fragmented particularly in lower elevation areas. The extent of decline at the landscape level makes it imperative that all remaining areas of rainforest and related vegetation are managed for their conservation values and, where possible, restored toward self-sustaining systems.”
On 18 September 1981, Queensland Government (Department of Primary Industries) botanists G. P. Guymer and L.W. Jessup wrote a report on their recent visit to three areas of rainforest at Bahrs Scrub. In this report they made recommendations as outlined below.
“We suggest that the conservation of these rainforest communities be given a high priority for the following reasons:
- The three areas of rainforest represent one of the last remaining undisturbed subtropical notophyll vine forests (Araucaria) within 50 km of Brisbane.
- The communities to our knowledge are floristically unique. We know of no other rainforests in Queensland dominated by Dissiliaria baloghioides.
- The rainforests of Bahrs Scrub contain one of the last remaining natural populations of Macadamia integrifolia and its importance as a gene pool for the Macadamia industry cannot be underestimated.
- The rainforest contains several rare and uncommon species, viz. Planchonella eerwah, Notelaea johnsonii, Symplocos sp. nov.
- A number of species reach their south-eastern limit at Bahrs Scrub, viz. Dissiliaria baloghioides, Symplocos sp. nov., Planchonella eerwah, Pleogyne australis, Barklya syringifolia, Microcitrus australis.”
In his accompanying letter to the Director of National Parks and Wildlife Service, The Director of the Queensland Herbarium R. W. Johnson, wrote “though their visit was of short duration their collections and recorded plant species show that the area is of botanical importance and worthy of protection.”
In the DPI “Moreton Region Vegetation Map Series, Summary Report and Species Checklist” (1984), officers W. D. McDonald and Elsol reported on the rainforests and eucalypt forests of Bahrs Scrub. Comments and recommendations are listed below –
- “The Bahrs Scrub closed-forest community has both State and regional significance botanically because it contains some plant species which have not been recorded from existing National Parks and Reserves estate. The most noteworthy of these being Planchonella eerwah and Fontainea sp. nov. (venosa).”
- “The Bahrs Scrub closed-forest community also contains other noteworthy plant species which are not common elsewhere or for which Bahrs Scrub is the northern or southern limit of their distribution. These significant species are – Notelaea johnsonii, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Barklya syringifolia, Symplocos sp. nov., Pleogyne australis, and Microcitrus australasica.”
- “Also of great importance is the occurrence of Macadamia integrifolia as there are few other natural occurrences left elsewhere. Because Macadamia integrifolia and other strains have been grown commercially for the production of the widely renowned Macadamia Nut, the preservation of the Bahrs Scrub genetic pool would be of great importance to this industry as a resource.”
- “Araucarian microphyll vine forest as a community is not well represented currently in the Service estate in Queensland, particularly the structural type found in the Bahrs Scrub area. In a regional context its inclusion is important as it will preserve one of the few remaining remnants of this particular community structure type left in southern Queensland.”
- “It should be stressed here that the Bahrs Scrub closed forest remnants are ecologically valuable refuges which are fortunately still abutted on three sides by relatively undisturbed eucalypt forest. This eucalypt forest forms a continuous corridor of natural vegetation running south along a range of hills virtually to the foot of Mt Tamborine.”
- “The preservation of this area would mean the long term survival of many native fauna which would otherwise be at risk without this corridor.”
- “As communities drier rainforests like the Bahrs Scrub type are fast diminishing due to the encroachment of fires, exotic plants and land clearing. Little is known of the dynamics of these communities other than that they are sensitive to disturbance and regrowth is often very slow. For this reason it is important that the Bahrs Scrub closed forest remnants be permanently protected as a scientific resource.”
The other vegetation community of Bahrs Scrub is Eucalypt Forest, classified by EPA as –
Regional Ecosystem 12.11.3 Open Forest generally with Eucalyptus siderophloia , Eucalyptus propinqua on metamorphics.
There are substantial areas of eucalypt forest at Bahrs Scrub with relatively high plant diversity especially towards the northern sections of the area.
The eucalypt forests are the habitat for three Rare and Threatened flora species under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 –
Marsdenia coronata (Forest Milk Vine) Vulnerable
Sophora fraseri (Scrub Pea Bush) Vulnerable
Indigofera baileyi (Bailey’s Indigo) Rare
Two of the above listed species are listed in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Federal Government). It is –
Marsdenia coronata (Forest Milk Vine) Vulnerable
Sophora fraseri (Scrub Pea Bush) Vulnerable
The eucalypt forests contain considerable diversity even though they have been subjected to repeated burns and weed invasion. These forests especially between Wuraga Road and Bahrs Scrub Road are in good health mostly with a diverse variety of canopy and understorey species. Below these higher Wuraga Road ridges are some very old growth forests rich in tree hollows which provide habitat for arboreal mammals and birds. Koala scats were sighted here during the surveys at the base of some very tall Eucalyptus microcorys specimens. The canopy here is up to 30 metres tall, comprised of mainly Eucalyptus microcorys, Eucalyptus seeana, Corymbia intermedia and Angophora leiocarpa. During the surveys bird life was common in these forests with Superb Wrens common in areas with a dense understorey of Daviesia umbellulata.
Checklist of Plant Species recorded at Bahrs Scrub
Listed alphabetically by family.
* indicates an exotic weed species
+ indicates a naturalized native species
Acanthaceae
Ajuga australis Australian Bugle
Brunoniella australis Blue Trumpet
Harnieria hygrophiloides Harnieria
Pseuderanthemum variabile Love Flower
Rostellularia adscendens Rostellularia
* Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan
Adiantaceae
Adiantum atroviride Common Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum hispidulum Rough Maidenhair Fern
Cheilanthes distans Bristle Cloak Fern
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi Mulga Fern
Pellaea nana Sickle Fern
Pellaea paradoxa Large-leaved Sickle Fern
Amaranthaceae
Deeringia amaranthoides Shrubby Deeringia
Anacardiaceae
Euroschinus falcatus var. falcatus Ribbonwood
* Schinus terebinthifolius Broad-leaved Pepper Tree
Annonaceae
Melodorum leichhardtii Zig Zag Vine
Polyalthia nitidissima Polyalthia
Apiaceae
Centella asiatica Pennywort
Apocynaceae
Alyxia ruscifolia Chain Fruit
Carissa ovata Currant Bush
Cynanchum bowmanii Bowman’s Milk Vine
* Gomphocarpus physocarpus Balloon Cotton
Hoya australis subsp. australis Wax Flower Vine
Marsdenia coronata Forest Milk Vine
Marsdenia flavescens Hairy Milk Vine
Marsdenia pleiadenia Downy Milk Vine
Melodinus acutiflorus Hairy Melodinus
Parsonsia brisbanensis Brisbane Silkpod
Parsonsia longipetiolata Green-leaved Silkpod
Parsonsia paulforsteri Narrow-leaved Silkpod
Parsonsia rotata Veinless Silkpod
Parsonsia straminea Monkey Rope Vine
Parsonsia velutina Hairy Silkpod
Secamone elliptica Cork Vine
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Banana Bush
Araceae
Gymnostachys anceps Settler’s Flax
Spirodela punctata Common Duck-weed
Araliaceae
Astrotricha latifolia Silver-leaved Astrotricha
Polyscias elegans Celerywood
Polyscias murrayi Pencil Cedar
+ Schefflera actinophylla Umbrella Tree
Araucariaceae
Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine
Arecaceae
Calamus muelleri Wait-a-while
* Syagrus romanzoffiana Cocos Palm
Aristolochiaceae
Aristolochia meridionalis Forest Aristolochia
Asparagaceae
* Asparagus aethiopicus “Sprengeri” Asparagus Fern
Aspleniaceae
Asplenium attenuatum var. attenuatum Simple Spleenwort
Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern
Asteraceae
* Ageratina adenophora Crofton Weed
* Ageratum houstonianum Blue Billygoat Weed
* Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed
* Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel
* Bidens bipinnata Cobbler’s Pegs
* Bidens pilosa Cobbler’s Pegs
Brachyscome microcarpa a daisy
Cassinia laevis Narrow-leaved Cough Bush
Cassinia quinquefaria Sticky-leaved Cough Bush
Cassinia subtropica Sneeze Bush
Centratherum punctatum subsp. australianum Pink Daisy Bush
Chrysocephalum apiculatum Yellow Buttons
* Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle
* Conyza bonariensis Hairy Fleabane
* Crassocephalum crepidioides Thickhead
Cyanthillium cinereum Vernonia
Eclipta prostrata White Eclipta
* Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica Emilia
Epaltes australis Epaltes
Euchiton sphaericus a cudweed
Glossocardia bidens Native Cobbler’s Pegs
* Hypochaeris radicata Dandelion Flatweed
* Leontodon taraxacoides subsp. taraxacoides Hairy Hawkbit
* Montanoa hibiscifolia a daisy
Olearia nernstii Snowbush
Ozothamnus diosmifolius Sago Bush
Picris angustifolia subsp. carolorum-henricorum Hawk Weed
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum Jersey Cudweed
Pterocaulon redolens Pineapple Daisy
* Senecio madagascariensis Fireweed
* Sigesbeckia orientalis Indian Weed
* Tagetes minuta Stinking Roger
Vittadinia hispidulum Hairy Burr Daisy
Azollaceae
Azolla pinnata Azolla Fern
Bignoniaceae
Pandorea jasminoides Bower Vine
Pandorea floribunda Yellow Wonga Vine
Blechnaceae
Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle Fern
Doodia aspera Prickly Rasp Fern
Doodia caudata Rasp Fern
Doodia media Common Rasp Fern
Boraginaceae
Ehretia acuminata Koda
Brassicaceae
* Lepidium didymum Lesser Water-cress
Byttneriaceae
Commersonia bartramia Brown Kurrajong
Commersonia fraseri Brush Kurrajong
Cactaceae
* Opuntia sp a cactus
Caesalpiniaceae
Barklya syringifolia Crown of Gold
Caesalpinia subtropica Corky Prickle Vine
* Senna didymobotrya a cassia
* Senna pendula var. glabrata Easter Cassia
Campanulaceae
Lobelia gibbosa Tall Lobelia
Lobelia purpurascens White Root
Wahlenbergia gracilis Australian Bluebell
Wahlenbergia stricta Tall Bluebell
Capparaceae
Capparis arborea Native Caper
Capparis sarmentosa Scrambling Caper
Casuarinaceae
Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-Oak
Allocasuarina torulosa Forest Oak
Celastraceae
Celastrus subspicata Large-leaved Staff Vine
Denhamia celastroides Denhamia
Denhamia pittosporoides subsp. pittosporoides Veiny Denhamia
Elaeodendron australe var. australe Red Olive Plum
Hippocratea barbata Knot Vine
Siphonodon australis Ivory Wood
Colchicaceae
Iphigenia indica Iphigenia Lily
Commelinaceae
Aneilema acuminatum Tall Aneilema
Aneilema biflorum Aneilema
Commelina diffusa Wandering Jew
Murdannia graminea Slug Herb
Cornaceae
Alangium villosum subsp. tomentosum Hairy Muskwood
Cucurbitacae
Diplocyclos palmatus Native Bryony
Sicyos australis Star Cucumber
Cunoniaceae
Pseudoweinmannia lachnocarpa Rose Marara
Cupressaceae
+ Callitris columellaris Coastal Cypress
Cyperaceae
Gahnia aspera Saw Sedge
Cyperus enervis a sedge
Cyperus polystachyos Bunchy sedge
Cyperus tetraphyllus a sedge
Fimbristylis dichotoma Common Finger Rush
Lepidosperma laterale Variable Sword Sedge
Scleria mackaviensis a sedge
Scleria tricuspidata a sedge
Davalliaceae
Davallia pyxidata Hare’s Foot Fern
Dennstaedtiaceae
Pteridium esculentum Bracken Fern
Dilleniaceae
Hibbertia stricta Narrow-leaved Guinea Flower
Dicksoniaceae
Calochlaena dubia Soft Bracken Fern
Dioscoreaceae
Dioscorea transversa Native Yam
Dryopteridaceae
Lastreopsis marginans Glossy Shield Fern
Ebenaceae
Diospyros australis Black Plum
Diospyros fasciculosa Grey Ebony
Diospyros geminata Queensland Ebony
Diospyros pentamera Myrtle Ebony
Elaeocarpaceae
Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard Quandong
Ericaceae
Acrotriche aggregata Red Ground Berry
Leucopogon juniperinus Prickly Heath
Melichrus adpressus Tall Melichrus
Melichrus procumbens Jam Tarts
Monotoca scoparia Monotoca
Euphorbiaceae
Acalypha nemorum Hairy Acalypha
Alchornea ilicifolia Native Holly
Claoxylon australe Brittlewood
Croton acronychioides Thick-leaved Croton
Croton insularis Silver Croton
Croton mamillatus Bahrs Scrub Croton
Croton stigmatosus White Croton
Excoecaria dallachyana Brush Poison Tree
Fontainea venosa Veiny Fontainea
Homalanthus nutans Native Bleeding Heart
Mallotus claoxyloides Green Kamala
Mallotus philippensis Red Kamala
* Ricinus communis Castor Oil Plant
Tragia novae-hollandiae Stinging Vine
Eupomatiaceae
Eupomatia laurina Bolwarra
Fabaceae
Aeschynomene micranthos Creeping Pea
Austrosteenisia blackii Blood Vine
Chorizema parviflorum Chorizema
* Crotalaria lanceolata Narrow-leaved Rattlepod
Crotalaria montana Little Rattlepod
* Crotalaria spectabilis a rattlepod
Daviesia ulicifolia Native Gorse
Daviesia umbellulata Native Gorse
Daviesia villifera Small-leaved Daviesia
Derris involuta Native Derris Vine
Desmodium brachypodum Large Tick-trefoil
Desmodium gunnii Slender Tick-trefoil
Desmodium rhytidophyllum Rusty Tick-trefoil
Erythrina vespertilio Bat’s Wing Coral Tree
Flemingia parviflora Flemingia
Galactia tenuiflora Galactia
Glycine clandestina var. clandestina Twining Glycine
Glycine tabacina Glycine Pea
Glycine tomentella Woolly Glycine
Glycine sp. Marburg Brush Glycine
Gompholobium pinnatum Poor Man’s Gold
Hardenbergia violacea False Sarsaparilla Vine
Hovea acutifolia Purple Pea Bush
Hovea heterophylla Narrow-leaved Hovea
Indigofera australis Australian Indigo
Indigofera baileyi Bailey’s Indigo
* Indigofera suffruticosa Orange Indigo
Jacksonia scoparia Dogwood
Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea
Lagenophora gracilis Lagenophora
* Macroptilium atropurpureum Siratro
* Macrotyloma axillare var. axillare Horse Gram
Podolobium scandens Creeping Shaggy Pea
Pultenaea euchila Orange Pultenaea
Pultenaea petiolaris Narrow-leaved Pea
Pultenaea spinosa Spiny-leaved Pea
Pultenaea villosa Hairy Pea Bush
Rhynchosia acuminatissima Ryncho
Rhynchosia minima Yellow Rhynchosia
Sesbania cannabina Yellow Pea Bush
Swainsona galegifolia Darling Pea
Tephrosia filipes Little Tephrosia
Zornia dictyocarpa Narrow-leaved Zornia
Flagellariaceae
Flagellaria indica Whip Vine
Gentianaceae
Schenkia australis Spike Centaury
Goodeniaceae
Goodenia bellidifolia subsp. argentea Tall Goodenia
Goodenia hederacea Ivy Goodenia
Goodenia rotundifolia Round-leaved Goodenia
Velleia spathulata Velleia
Haloragaceae
Myriophyllum sp. a milfoil
Hemerocallidaceae
Dianella brevipedunculata Short-flowered Flax Lily
Dianella caerulea var. assera Blueberry Flax Lily
Dianella caerulea var. caerulea Blueberry Lily
Dianella congesta Dune Flax Lily
Dianella longifolia Blue Flax Lily
Geitonoplesium cymosum Scrambling Lily
Hypoxidaceae
Curculigo ensifolia Little Weevil Plant
Iridaceae
Patersonia sericea Native Iris
Johnsoniaceae
Tricoryne elatior Yellow Rush Lily
Lamiaceae
Anisomeles malabarica Anisomeles
Clerodendrum floribundum Lollybush
Plectranthus parviflorus Forest Plectranthus
Teucrium argutum Teucrium
Vitex lignum-vitae Lignum-vitae
Lauraceae
Cassytha filiformis Dodder Laurel
Cassytha pubescens Hairy Dodder
* Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel
Cryptocarya triplinervis Three-veined Laurel
Cryptocarya sp. World’s End Pocket Totem Pole
Laxmanniaceae
Cordyline congesta Palm Lily
Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry
Lomandra confertifolia subsp. pallida Narrow-leaved Mat Rush
Lomandra filiformis Fine-leaved Mat Rush
Lomandra hystrix Creek Mat Rush
Lomandra laxa a Mat Rush
Lomandra longifolia Long-leaved Mat Rush
Lomandra multiflora subsp. multiflora Many-flowered Mat Rush
Loganiaceae
Strychnos psilosperma Strychnine Tree
Loranthaceae
Amyema conspicua subsp. conspicua Alphitonia Mistletoe
Amyema miquelii Bronze Mistletoe
Amylotheca dictyophleba Brush Mistletoe
Dendrophthoe vitellina Apostle Mistletoe
Malvaceae
Hibiscus heterophyllus Native Rosella
Hibiscus splendens Pink Hibiscus
* Sida cordifolia Flannel Weed
* Sida rhombifolia Sida Retusa
Meliaceae
Dysoxylum fraserianum Rosewood
Dysoxylum mollissimum subsp. molle Red Bean
Melia azedarach White Cedar
Owenia venosa Rose Almond
Toona ciliata Red Cedar
Menispermaceae
Legnephora moorei Round-leaved Vine
Echinostephia aculeata Prickly Tape Vine
Pleogyne australis Pleogyne
Stephania japonica Tape Vine
Tinospora smilacina Tinospora Vine
Menyanthaceae
Nymphoides indica Water Snowflake
Mimosaceae
Acacia bakeri Marblewood
Acacia concurrens Late-flowering Black Wattle
Acacia disparrima Hickory Wattle
Acacia falcata Sickle-leaved Wattle
Acacia fimbriata Brisbane Wattle
Acacia glaucocarpa Fern-leaved Wattle
Acacia implexa Lightwood
Acacia leiocalyx Early-flowering Black Wattle
Acacia maidenii Maiden’s Wattle
Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood
* Leucaena leucocephala Leucaena
Neptunia gracilis Native Sensitive Plant
Moraceae
Ficus coronata Creek Sandpaper Fig
Ficus fraseri Sandpaper Fig
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig
Ficus obliqua Small-leaved Fig
Ficus rubiginosa Rock Fig
Ficus superba var. henneana Superb Fig
Ficus virens subsp. lanceolata White Fig
Maclura cochinchinensis Cockspur Thorn
Streblus brunonianus Whalebone Tree
Trophis scandens subsp. scandens Burny Vine
Myoporaceae
Eremophila debilis Winter Apple
Myoporum montanum Mountain Boobialla
Trophis scandens subsp. scandens Burny Vine
Myrsinaceae
Embelia australiana Embelia
Myrsine variabilis Muttonwood
Myrtaceae
Acmena smithii Lillipilli
Angophora leiocarpa Smooth-barked Apple
Angophora woodsiana Smudgee
Choricarpia subargentea Giant Ironwood
Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata Spotted Gum
Corymbia henryi Large-leaved Spotted Gum
Corymbia intermedia Pink Bloodwood
Corymbia tessellaris Moreton Bay Ash
+ Corymbia torelliana Cadagi
Decaspermum humile Silky Myrtle
Eucalyptus acmenoides White Mahogany
Eucalyptus carnea Broad-leaved White Mahogany
Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Ironbark
Eucalyptus dura Smooth-branched Ironbark
Eucalyptus fibrosa subsp. fibrosa Broad-leaved Ironbark
Eucalyptus microcorys Tallow-Wood
Eucalyptus moluccana Gum-topped Box
Eucalyptus propinqua Small-fruited Grey Gum
Eucalyptus seeana Fine-leaved Red Gum
Eucalyptus siderophloia Grey Ironbark
Eucalyptus tereticornis Forest Red Gum
Eucalyptus tindaliae Queensland White Mahogany
* Eugenia uniflora Brazilian Cherry
Gossia bidwillii Python Tree
Gossia hillii Scaly Myrtle
Leptospermum polygalifolium Wild May
Lophostemon confertus Brush Box
Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box
Melaleuca bracteata Black Tea Tree
Melaleuca nodosa Prickly-leaved Paperbark
Melaleuca quinquenervia Coastal Paperbark
Melaleuca salicina Willow Bottlebrush
Melaleuca viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush
* Psidium guajava Guava
Rhodamnia dumicola Malletwood
Rhodomyrtus psidioides Native Guava
Syzygium australe Brush Cherry
Nephrolepidaceae
Arthropteris tenella Climbing Fishbone Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia Fishbone Fern
Nymphaeaceae
* Nymphaea caerulea Blue Waterlily
Ochnaceae
* Ochna serrulata Ochna
Oleaceae
Jasminum simplicifolium subsp. australiense Native Jasmine
* Ligustrum lucidum Privet
Notelaea johnsonii Veinless Mock-Olive
Notelaea longifolia Long-leaved Mock-Olive
Olea paniculata Native Olive
Onagraceae
* Ludwigia peploides Water Primrose
Orchidaceae
Acianthus fornicatus Pixie Caps
Caladenia catenata White Fingers
Corybas barbarae Helmet Orchid
Cymbidium madidum Cymbidium
Cymbidium suave Scented Orchid
Dendrobium monophyllum Lily of the Valley Orchid
Dendrobium tetragonum Spider Orchid
Dipodium variegatum Blotched Hyacinth Orchid
Dockrillia bowmanii Straggly Pencil Orchid
Dockrillia linguiformis Tongue Orchid
Geodorum densiflorum Shepherd’s Crook Orchid
Peristeranthus hillii Drooping Tree Orchid
Pterostylis nutans Nodding Greenhood
Pterostylis obtuse Greenhood Orchid
Rhinerrhiza divitiflora Raspy Root Orchid
Oxalidaceae
* Oxalis corniculata Yellow Wood Sorrell
Passifloraceae
* Passiflora foetida Stinking Passion Flower
* Passiflora suberosa Corky Passion Vine
* Passiflora subpeltata White Passion Flower
Petiveriaceae
Monococcus echinophorus Monococcus
* Rivina humilis Coral Berry
Philydraceae
Philydrum lanuginosum Woolly Frogsmouth
Phyllanthaceae
Actephila lindleyi Actephila
Breynia oblongifolia Breynia
Bridelia exaltata Brush Ironbark
Cleistanthus cunninghamii Cleistanthus
Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese Tree
Glochidion sumatranum Buttonwood
Phyllanthus gunnii Tall Phyllanthus
Phyllanthus microcladus Small-leaved Phyllanthus
Phyllanthus virgatus Twiggy Phyllanthus
Picrodendraceae
Dissiliaria baloghioides Lancewood
Piperaceae
Peperomia blanda var. floribunda Peperomia
Pittosporaceae
Auranticarpa rhombifolia Diamond-leaved Pittosporum
Bursaria spinosa Blackthorn
Hymenosporum flavum Native Frangipani
Pittosporum multiflorum Orange Thorn
Pittosporum revolutum Forest Pittosporum
Pittosporum viscidum Black-fruited Thornbush
Poaceae
Alloteropsis semialata Cockatoo Grass
Aristida benthamii var. benthamii a Wiregrass
Aristida calycina var. calycina Dark Wiregrass
Axonopus compressus Broad-leaved Carpet Grass
Bothriochloa decipiens var. decipiens Pitted Bluegrass
Brachiaria decumbens Signal Grass
Capillipedium spicigerum Scented Top
* Chloris gayana Rhodes Grass
Chrysopogon sylvaticus a grass
Cymbopogon refractus Barbwire Grass
* Cynodon dactylon Green Couch
Dichelachne micrantha Shorthair Plumegrass
* Digitaria didactyla Blue Couch
Digitaria parviflora Small-flowered Fingergrass
Entolasia marginata a fingergrass
Entolasia stricta Wiry Panic
Eragrostis spartinoides a Lovegrass
Eremochloa bimaculata Poverty Grass
Heteropogon contortus Black Speargrass
Imperata cylindrica Blady Grass
* Megathyrsus maximus var, maximus Guinea Grass
* Melinis minutiflora Molasses Grass
* Melinis repens Red Natal Grass
Microlaena stipoides var. stipoides Weeping Grass
Oplismenus aemulus Creeping Beard Grass
Oplismenus hirtellus subsp. imbecillis Pademelon Grass
Ottochloa gracillima Graceful Grass
Panicum effusum var. simile a panic grass
Panicum maximum a panic grass
* Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum
* Paspalum urvillei Vasey Grass
Paspalidium gausum a grass
Sporobolus creber a grass
Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass
Urochloa decumbens a grass
Polygalaceae
Polygala japonica Polygala
* Polygala paniculata White Polygala
Polypodiaceae
Drynaria rigidula Basket Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum Elkhorn Fern
Platycerium superbum Staghorn Fern
Pyrrosia confluens Robber Fern
Proteaceae
Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia Coastal Banksia
Grevillea helmsiae Helm’s Silky Oak
Grevillea hilliana White Yiel-Yiel
Grevillea robusta Silky Oak
Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia Nut Tree
Persoonia sericea Hairy Geebung
Stenocarpus salignus Scrub Beefwood
Stenocarpus sinuatus Wheel of Fire Tree
Pteridaceae
Pteris tremula Tender Brake
Putranjivaceae
Drypetes deplanchei Yellow Tulip
Ranunculaceae
Clematis glycinoides Headache Vine
Rhamnaceae
Alphitonia excelsa Soap Tree
Cryptandra longistaminea Cryptandra
Ripogonaceae
Ripogonum album White Supplejack
Ripogonum brevifolium Small-leaved Supplejack
Rosaceae
Rubus moluccanus Molucca Raspberry
Rubus parvifolius Pink Flowered Native Raspberry
Rubiaceae
Atractocarpus chartaceus Narrow-leaved Gardenia
Coelospermum paniculatum var. paniculatum Coelospermum
Cyclophyllum coprosmoides Coastal Canthium
Everistia vaccinifolia var. nervosa Small-leaved Canthium
Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora Hodgkinsonia
Ixora beckleri Native Ixora
Morinda canthoides Veiny Morinda
Opercularia diphylla Opercularia
Pavetta australiensis Pavetta
Pomax umbellata Pomax
Psychotria daphnoides Small-leaved Psychotria
Psychotria loniceroides Hairy-leaved Psychotria
Psydrax odorata forma buxifolia Stiff Canthium
Psydrax odorata forma odorata Shiny-leaved Canthium
* Richardia brasiliensis White Eye
Spermacoce brachystema Stiff-leaved Spermacoce
Spermacoce multicaulis Spermacoce
Rutaceae
Acronychia laevis Glossy Acronychia
Acronychia pauciflora Soft Acronychia
Bosistoa pentacocca var. pentacocca Ferny-leaved Bosistoa
Citrus australasica Finger Lime
Citrus australis Wild Lime
Coatesia paniculata Axebreaker
Flindersia australis Crows Ash
Flindersia bennettiana Bennett’s Ash
Flindersia schottiana Bumpy Ash
Flindersia xanthoxyla Long Jack; Yellow Wood
Pentaceras australis Penta Ash
Sarcomelicope simplicifolia subsp. simplicifolia Yellow Aspen
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum Thorny Yellow-wood
Zieria smithii Sandfly Bush
Santalaceae
Exocarpos cupressiformis Native Cherry
Exocarpos latifolius Broad-leaved Cherry
Sapindaceae
Alectryon connatus Small-leaved Alectryon
Alectryon subcinereus Wild Quince
Alectryon subdentatus Hard Alectryon
Alectryon tomentosus Hairy Alectryon
Arytera distylis Twin-leaved Coogera
Arytera divaricata Coogera
Arytera foveolata Pitted Coogera
Atalaya multiflora Broad-leaved Whitewood
Atalaya salicifolia Brush Whitewood
Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo
Cupaniopsis parvifolia Small-leaved Tuckeroo
Diploglottis campbellii Small-leaved Tamarind
Dodonaea triquetra Forest Hop Bush
Dodonaea viscosa var. viscosa Sticky Hop Bush
Elattostachys xylocarpa White Tamarind
Guioa semiglauca Wild Quince
Harpullia hillii Blunt-leaved Tulip
Harpullia pendula Tulipwood
Jagera pseudorhus var. pseudorhus Foambark
Mischocarpus anodontus Veiny Pear-fruit
Mischocarpus pyriformis Yellow Pear-fruit
Rhysotoechia bifoliolata subsp. bifoliolata Two-leaved Tuckeroo
Toechima tenax Pitted-leaved Steelwood
Sapotaceae
Planchonella eerwah Shiny-leaved Coondoo
Planchonella myrsinifolia Blunt-leaved Coondoo
Planchonella pohlmaniana Yellow Boxwood
Scrophulariaceae
Artanema fimbriatum Koala Bells
* Bacopa lanigera a Bacopa
Veronica plebeia Trailing Speedwell
Simaroubaceae
Ailanthus triphysa White Bean
Smilacaceae
Smilax australis Barbed-wire Vine
Solanaceae
Duboisia myoporoides Corkwood
* Solanum mauritianum Wild Tobacco
Solanum mentiens Bahrs Scrub Devil’s Needles
* Solanum nigrum Nightshade
* Solanum seaforthianum Climbing Nightshade
Solanum shirleyanum Straggling Nightshade
Solanum stelligerum Devil’s Needles
Sparrmanniaceae
Grewia latifolia Dog’s Balls
Sterculiaceae
Argyrodendron trifoliolatum White Booyong
Sterculia quadrifida Peanut Tree
Symplocaceae
Symplocos harroldii Hairy Hazelwood
Thelypteridaceae
Christella dentata Creek Fern
Thymelaeaceae
Pimelea linifolia Rice Flower
Wikstroemia indica Tie Bush
Typhaceae
Typha orientalis Bulrush
Ulmaceae
Aphananthe philippinensis Rough-leaved Elm
Trema tomentosa Poison Peach
Urticaceae
Dendrocnide photinophylla Shiny-leaved Stinging Tree
Pipturus argenteus Native Mulberry
Verbenaceae
* Lantana camara Lantana
* Lantana montevidensis Creeping Lantana
* Verbena bonariensis Purple Top
* Verbena litoralis Common Verbena
Violaceae
Hybanthus stellarioides Orange Spade Flower
Viola banksii Ivy-leaved Violet
Vitaceae
Cayratia acris Hairy Water Vine
Cayratia clematidea Slender Grape
Cissus antarctica Kangaroo Vine
Clematicissus opaca Forest Grape
Tetrastigma nitens Native Grape
Zingiberaceae
Alpinia caerulea Native Ginger
With the assistance of a Logan City Council EnviroGrant and the kind contribution of text and photographs by local botanical expert Glenn Leiper, the Save Bahrs Scrub Alliance is proud to present Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened Flora of Bahrs Scrub , a description of a selection of some of the more spectacular species contaned in the Bahrs Scrub Precinct and under potential risk from development. 
The rotating images show some of the unique plants that make the biodiversity of Bahrs Scrub unique and valuable landscape. All flora images have been provided by Glenn Leiper whose botanical skills are greatly appreciated by all members of the conservation community. He is a contributing author of the well known books Mangroves to Mountains book 1 and Mangroves to Mountains book 2.