Lagunaria patersonia
Species of tree
Lagunaria patersonia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Lagunaria |
Species: | L. patersonia |
Binomial name | |
Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Lagunaria patersonia is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae.[1] It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood,[2] or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island.[3] Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree,[4] and cow itch tree.
- Habit
- Pale flower
- Deeper coloured flower
- Fruits
References
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- ^ a b "Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Australian Plant Names Index". Retrieved 2014-01-14.
- ^ "Norfolk Island > Natural Environment > Flora". Australia Department of the Environment. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
- ^ Tree Management Procedure For Trees On Public Land. Kiama Municipal Council. 2009.