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Christmasbush

Ceratopetalum gummiferum Sm.
Christmasbush
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum, known as Christmasbush, is a shrub or small tree native to New South Wales. It is part of the Cunoniaceae family and was first described in 1793 by Smith. The plant is recognized for its red-pink sepals that appear around Christmas.

Description

Ceratopetalum gummiferum is a member of the Cunoniaceae family and is commonly called Christmasbush. It is found in New South Wales and is cultivated for its distinctive red-pink sepals that appear around the Christmas season. The species was first published in 1793 by the author Sm.

Other common names

Christmasbush

Distribution

Global · New South Wales

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