Archidendron grandiflorum

Archidendron grandiflorum
In bloom near Wagetti, Queensland, Australia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Archidendron
Species:
A. grandiflorum
Binomial name
Archidendron grandiflorum
Sol. ex Benth.
Synonyms
  • Abarema grandiflora (Benth.)Kosterm.
  • Albizia tozeri (F.Muell.)F.Muell.
  • Feuilleea tozeri (F.Muell.)Kuntze
  • Pithecellobium grandiflorum Benth.
  • Pithecellobium tozeri F.Muell.

Archidendron grandiflorum, the pink laceflower, is a species of tree found in northern Australia and New Guinea.[1] This tree reaches a height of 15 meters and bears showy pink and cream colored flowers. The mature tree has a rounded habit and is used as an ornamental. This tree is also called the lace flower tree, paintbrush tree, tassel tree, and tulip siris.

References

  1. ^ "Archidendron grandiflorum". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). Retrieved 2023-01-27.


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