Terminalia platyptera
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Terminalia platyptera | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Combretaceae |
Genus: | Terminalia |
Species: | T. platyptera
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Binomial name | |
Terminalia platyptera |
Terminalia platyptera is a tree of the family Combretaceae native to northern Australia.[1]
The tree typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 metres (16 to 49 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms in October producing white-cream flowers.[1]
It is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia growing in sandy soils.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Terminalia platyptera". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.