Lagunaria patersonia

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Lagunaria patersonia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Lagunaria
Species:
L. patersonia
Binomial name
Lagunaria patersonia
Synonyms[1]
  • Hibiscus patersonii R.Br.
  • Hibiscus patersonius Andrews, orth. var.
  • Laguna squamea Vent.
  • Lagunaria patersonia var. typica Domin
  • Solandra squamea Poir.

Lagunaria patersonia is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae.[1] It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood,[2] or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island.[3] Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree,[4] and cow itch tree.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  2. ^ "Australian Plant Names Index". Retrieved 2014-01-14.
  3. ^ "Norfolk Island > Natural Environment > Flora". Australia Department of the Environment. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
  4. ^ Tree Management Procedure For Trees On Public Land. Kiama Municipal Council. 2009.