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Argyrodendron actinophyllum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Genus
  
Argyrodendron

Order
  
Malvales

Family
  
Malvaceae

Rank
  
Species

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Scientific name
  
Argyrodendron actinophyllum

Similar
  
Argyrodendron, Argyrodendron trifoliolatum, Sloanea woollsii, Caldcluvia paniculosa, Dysoxylum fraserianum

Argyrodendron actinophyllum is a large rainforest tree, native to eastern Australia. Common names include black booyong, blackjack, blush tulip oak, crowsfoot elm and Mackay tulip oak. The heartwood is coloured pink-brown. One of the most distinctive features of Argyrodendron actinophyllum is the large deep green leaves that radiate out from central stems - hence the name actino=ray, phyllum=leaf. Also the trunks form large characteristic buttresses.

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References

Argyrodendron actinophyllum Wikipedia