Syncarpia hillii is a tree of the Myrtaceae

Myrtaceae

The Myrtaceae or Myrtle family are a family of dicotyledon plants, placed within the order Myrtales. Myrtle, clove, guava, feijoa, allspice, and eucalyptus belong here. All species are woody, with essential oils, and flower parts in multiples of four or five...

 family which grows on Fraser Island, Queensland

Queensland

Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...

, and the surrounding Cooloola area. Common names for this species are Satinay and Fraser Island Turpentine. Large examples of this tree may be seen growing at the 'Central Station' picnic area on Fraser Island.

The tree can grow to 40 metres tall, and the trunk may reach one metre in diameter.

A valuable timber tree, particularly for marine pylons. It is fire and termite resistant. However, supply is limited. Satinay timber was used in the construction of the Suez Canal

Suez Canal

The Suez Canal , also known by the nickname "The Highway to India", is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows water transportation between Europe and Asia without navigation...

. Resin from the sap has proven useful in treating chronic ulcers.