Brachychiton acerifolius
Species of tree in the family Malvaceae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brachychiton acerifolius is a large tree of the family Malvaceae endemic to tropical and subtropical regions on the east coast of Australia. It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless. It is commonly known as the flame tree, Illawarra flame tree, lacebark tree, or (along with other members of the genus) kurrajong.
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Brachychiton acerifolius | |
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In full flower at Wagga Wagga, NSW | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Brachychiton |
Species: | B. acerifolius |
Binomial name | |
Brachychiton acerifolius | |
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