The species was formally described in 1834 by French botanist Joseph Decaisne. In the Australian Plant Census, Terminalia sericocarpa F.Muell. is regarded as a synonym of this species.[3] Common names in Australia include bandicoot, sovereignwood, damson and damson plum.[8] It is known as kalumpit in the Philippines.[9]
The tree typically grows to a height of 12 to 30 metres (39 to 98 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms between September and October producing cream flowers.[10]
It is found around springs and creeks and in rocky creek beds in the Kimberley region of Western Australia[10] and extending across the top end of the Northern Territory and tropical areas of Queensland growing in sandy-loam-clay soils.
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