Terminalia platyphylla | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Combretaceae |
Genus: | Terminalia |
Species: | T. platyphylla |
Binomial name | |
Terminalia platyphylla F.Muell. |
Terminalia platyphylla, commonly known as wild plum, is a tree of the family Combretaceae native to northern Australia.
The tree typically grows to a height of 5 to 10 metres (16 to 33 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms between January and October producing white-cream flowers.
It is found along creeks in the Kimberley region of Western Australia growing in sandy soils.
References
- ^ "Terminalia platyphylla". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Terminalia platyphylla |