Lophanthera lactescens
(Golden chain tree)
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FAMILY |
Malpighiaceae |
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Species |
Lophanthera lactescens |
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Common name |
Golden chain tree |
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Flower colour; life form |
Yellow, golden yellow; tree |
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Campus |
Cairns |
Description
This attractive semi-deciduous tree, which is a native of Brazil and grows to about 20 m, is often planted as a street tree as well as in some gardens. The simple obovate leaves are often in whorls. Inflorescence is pendulous, flowers showy, golden yellow in colour followed by a dry fruit to 2 cm long with a single black seed, which has a short viability.