There were also some experiments in making paper out of lacebark. Sizable extensions of lacebark pines grow along the range, possibly introduced from Asia. The name "lacebark" comes from the lace-like fibrous inner bark layer. That name, as well as lacebark and ribbonwood, are often used as common names. Sometimes "B. populneus" is also known by the names "lacebark kurrajong" and "bottle tree" (USA). Lacebark produces white flowers in clusters during spring. As a textile, lacebark is soft and may be readily dyed or stained.