Backhousia kingii (common name scaly bark ironwood) is a species of Myrtaceae endemic to Queensland, which was first described in 1988 by Gordon Guymer.
Description It is a tree growing up to 20 metres high with pale brown or greyish bark, which sheds in strips.
The leaves are opposite and highly aromatic when crushed, with oil glands which are dense and obvious.
Distribution It is found from the south of Mackay to Gayndah growing in vine thickets from close to sea level up to above sea level.
References
External links Backhousia kingii: Images & occurrence data from GBIF