Polyosma alangiacea, commonly known as white alder, is a tree in the family Escalloniaceae which is endemic to northeast Queensland. It was first described in 1872.
Distribution and habitat The natural range of this species is the sub-coastal ranges of northeast Queensland from near Cooktown south to the area around Eungella, west of Mackay. It grows in well developed rainforest at altitudes from , on volcanic soils (derived from basalt or granite).
Conservation The white alder has been given the status of least concern by Queensland's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. , it has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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View a map of historical sightings of this species at the Australasian Virtual Herbarium View observations of this species on iNaturalist View images of this species on Flickriver