Brachychiton populneus (Schott & Endl.) R. Br.

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Welstone Rd, N of Harare

Synonyms:	Brachychiton diversifolius Hort. non R. Br. Sterculia diversifolia G. Don
Common names:	Kurrajong (English)
Description:	Tree to 20 m. Leaves ovate, glabrous, glossy, entire (or 3-5-lobed), resembling those of a poplar (Populus sp.). Inflorescence a panicle. Calyx white or greenish-yellow outside, with spots of darker colour within. Follicles to 7 cm, glabrous.
Notes:
Derivation of specific name:	populneus: from the Latin populnus, poplar-like, referring to the similarity of the adult leaves to those of European species of poplar.
Flowering time:	Aug-Nov
Worldwide distribution:	Australia: Queensland and New South Wales.
Growth form(s):	Tree.
Insects associated with this species:
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Image last updated:	Saturday 12 January 2008
Literature:

Flora of Zambia: cultivated Brachychiton populneus
Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Brachychiton populneus

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Brachychiton populneus
African Plant Database: Brachychiton populneus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Brachychiton populneus
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Brachychiton populneus
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Brachychiton populneus
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Brachychiton populneus
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