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 | |
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In bloom near Wagetti, Queensland, Australia | |
Scientific 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
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Binomial name | |
Archidendron grandiflorum Sol. ex Benth.
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Synonyms | |
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References
edit- ^ "Archidendron grandiflorum". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). Retrieved 2023-01-27.
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