Bird-lime tree
Pisonia umbellifera (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Seem.
Pisonia umbellifera is a species in the genus Pisonia, belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is commonly known as the Bird-lime tree. The species was first described in 1866 by (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Seem.
Description
Pisonia umbellifera is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family, a group of flowering plants. It is part of the genus Pisonia, which includes several species known for their unique ecological traits. The common name 'Bird-lime tree' is used to refer to this species in English and other languages. The scientific name was published in 1866 by (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Seem., who provided the formal taxonomic description of the species.
Other common names
Bird-lime treeumbrella catchbirdtree
Synonyms
Calpidia subnitens
