Archidendron grandiflorum

Summary

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.

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.

References edit

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

External links edit

  • Archidendron grandiflorum
  • Photo of flower