or Leichhardt-Tree
an Australian timber-tree, Morinda citrifolia, Linn., N.O. Rubiaceae; called also Canary-wood and IndianMulberry. In Queensland, the name is applied to Sarcocephalus cordatus, Miq., N.O. Rubiaceae,a large timber-tree of North Queensland, much usedin building.
1874. M. K. Beveridge, `Lost Life,' p. 40:
«Groaning beneath the friendly shade
That by a Leichhardt-tree was made.»
1885. H. Finch-Hatton, `Advance Australia, p. 258:
«The Leichhardt is a very symmetrical tree, that grows to aheight of about sixty feet, and has leaves rather like a biglaurel.»