Not all flowers bloom from branches—some emerge straight from rainforest trunks!
Cauliflory is a unique botanical phenomenon, the term literally means “stem-flower” and refers to plants that bloom directly from their trunks and woody branches. It’s an incredible adaptation!
While rare in temperate regions, cauliflory is more common in tropical rainforests like the Daintree. In fact, a stunning example—the Daintree Satinash (Syzygium monospermum)—grows in the rainforest on Lot 463 Black Bean Road, the site of our next proposed nature refuge.
We’ve raised the first $40,000 and now need a final $100,000 to secure it in perpetuity.
And here’s the exciting part: a major donor has stepped up and pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
With this matched gift, now every $10 you donate will purchase and protect 2 square metres of Daintree Rainforest.
Kelvin checks out the amazing flowers of the Daintree Satinash.
About the Daintree Satinash
The Daintree Satinash (Syzygium monospermum) is endemic to north-east Queensland and thrives in the lush, humid environment of the Daintree Lowland Rainforest.
These majestic trees can reach heights of up to 17 metres and have smooth, reddish-brown bark. Their trunks contain slits that lead to hollows, which provide shelter for other species—and, of course, they flower and fruit directly from their woody trunks.
The Daintree Satinash is one of 215 plant species found in the tall, old-growth rainforest on Lot 463, including five listed as near-threatened or vulnerable to extinction:
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China Camp Laurel
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Gray’s Walnut
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Noah's Walnut
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Climbing Pandanus
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Queensland Black-stem Tassel-fern
We now have the opportunity to protect this unique ecosystem and create the Black Bean Rainforest Refuge.
A major donor has stepped up and pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar up to $50,000. That means your $50 donation will result in $100 going to the purchase and protection of Lot 463. Prefer to use PayPal? Please donate here.
The amazing Daintree Satinash.