Terminalia volucris
| Rosewood | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Terminalia |
| Species: | T. volucris
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| Binomial name | |
| Terminalia volucris | |
Terminalia volucris, commonly known as rosewood, is a tree of the family Combretaceae native to northern Australia.[1]
The dense shrub or tree can grow to a height of 20 metres (66 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms between June and December producing white-cream-yellow flowers.[1]
It is found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia growing in sandy-clay soils over basalt or sandstone.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Terminalia volucris". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.