Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton acerifolius (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) F.Muell.
Brachychiton acerifolius is a large tree in the Malvaceae family native to the east coast of Australia. It is known for its bright red, bell-shaped flowers that appear when the tree is leafless. The species is commonly called the Illawarra Flame Tree and is distributed across regions including New South Wales, Queensland, and Lord Howe Island.
Description
Brachychiton acerifolius is a prominent tree species in the Malvaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical areas along the eastern coast of Australia. It is recognized for its striking red, bell-shaped flowers that often cover the entire tree during the flowering season, especially when it is leafless. The species is known by several common names, including Illawarra Flame Tree, and is found in regions such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Lord Howe Island. The tree was first described in 1858.
Other common names
Illawarra Flame TreeKurrajong
Distribution
BW · IN · MS · Lord Howe Island · TW · Global · New South Wales · Norfolk Is. · Queensland
Synonyms
Sterculia acerifoliaClompanus acerifoliaBrachychiton acerifolius var. typicum