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Synonyms: |
Brachychiton diversifolius Hort. non R. Br. Sterculia diversifolia G. Don |
Common names: | Kurrajong (English) |
Description: | Tree to 20 m. Leaves ovate, glabrous, glossy, entire (or 3-5-lobed), resembling those of a poplar (Populus sp.). Inflorescence a panicle. Calyx white or greenish-yellow outside, with spots of darker colour within. Follicles to 7 cm, glabrous. |
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Derivation of specific name: | populneus: from the Latin populnus, poplar-like, referring to the similarity of the adult leaves to those of European species of poplar. |
Flowering time: | Aug-Nov |
Worldwide distribution: | Australia: Queensland and New South Wales. |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Image last updated: | Saturday 12 January 2008 |
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