This small tree, from monsoonal forests, coastal rainforest and open forests of north-east to central Queensland, is planted widely throughout Australia and the Pacific region as a drought-tolerant ornamental specimen. It is recognised by butterfly-shaped leaves and showy-white flowers that may appear at any time of the year.

The tree is almost as broad as it is tall and is usually branched close to the ground. It commonly becomes leafless before flowering, especially in dry areas. As a member of the legume family, the flowers are followed by flat seed pods.

How high can I grow? Up to 10m.