Akania bidwillii
Akania bidwillii (Hend. ex R.Hogg) Mabb.
Akania bidwillii, also known as turnipwood, is a tree species in the family Akaniaceae. It is native to the subtropical and warm-temperate coastal rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. The species is known for emitting a foul odor resembling turnips when cut. It produces fragrant white or pink flowers in spring and a dull-red, round capsule as fruit, which dries and releases 1-2 seeds. The genus Akania is monotypic, containing only this species.
Description
Akania bidwillii is a tree in the Akaniaceae family, found in coastal rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland. When cut, it releases a turnip-like odor, giving it the common name 'turnipwood.' The tree blooms with white or pink, fragrant flowers in spring. Its fruit is a dull-red, round capsule that dries and releases 1-2 seeds. The species has panicles 8–15 cm long, with pedicels 5–20 mm in length. The calyx is 3–4 mm long, and the corolla measures 8–12 mm. Akania is a monotypic genus, with Akania bidwillii as its sole species.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Lomatia bidwilliiCupania lucensAkania hilliiAkania lucens
