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whiteflower kurrajong
Scientific Name: Brachychiton populneum
Family: Sterculiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kurrajong (Brachychiton spp.)
The genus Brachychiton, commonly known as kurrajong or bottletree, comprises 31 species of trees and large shrubs.
Common Names
- Kurrajong
- Bottletree
- White-flower Kurrajong
- Black Kurrajong
- Northern Kurrajong
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Brachychiton
- Family: Sterculiaceae (mentioned in connection to Brachychiton populneus, but note that taxonomic classifications may have changed)
Brachychiton populneus
Brachychiton populneus, also known as the Whiteflower Kurrajong, is a popular ornamental species.
- Scientific Name: Brachychiton populneus (Schott & Endl.) R. Br.
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Bottletree
- Black Kurrajong
- Northern Kurrajong
- White-flower Kurrajong
- Brachychiton diversifolius (mentioned as an alternative name)
Considerations for Pets
- Seeds: The text mentions that the flowers of the Australian bottle tree develop into edible seeds, suggesting the presence of seeds.
Considerations for Children
- Seeds: The text mentions that the flowers of the Australian bottle tree develop into edible seeds, suggesting the presence of seeds.
Distribution and Habitat
- Brachychiton populneus is native to Australia. The text also mentions its presence in gardens in Girona.
Morphological Characteristics
- Kurrajongs are trees or large shrubs.
- Brachychiton populneus can be used for bonsai due to its adaptability and growth habits.
- The White Kurrajong is an evergreen tree, growing up to 20 meters high.
- A solid trunk flaring at the base is characteristic of the Kurrajong.
Flowers
- B. australis has large clusters of white flowers during autumn.
- The flowers of the Australian bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus) are creamy white or off-white and decorated with pink or red dots.
- The small white flowers are massed towards the ends of the branches, in the leaf axils or opposite the leaves. The individual flowers are about 1 cm in diameter.
- During spring time white flowers cover all the tree.
- Little Kurrajong (B. Bidwillii) has white to cream flowers in September.
Ecological Role
- Pastoralists have long recognized the value of kurrajong leaves.
Quirky Facts
- The leaves of kurrajongs have historically been recognized for their value to pastoralists.