A large, evergreen tree growing to some 30 m or so that is endemic to the Kakadu and Arnhem Land Plateau regions of the NT. It dominates the tree canopy in a wide variety of habitats, including rainforest on valley floors, open forest on cliffs, screes and sandy areas, and open woodland on ridges and hilltops. Its spreading habit and glossy foliage make it a most attractive specimen tree. It is widely used in street plantings in Darwin and environs. It has creamy-white flowers in clusters and is an ideal alternative to the African Mahogany.