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kapokbush

Cochlospermum fraseri Planch.
kapokbush
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Cochlospermum fraseri is a tree in the Bixaceae family, commonly known as kapokbush. It is native to northwestern Australia, occurring from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to the northern parts of the Northern Territory. The species was described in 1847 by Planch.

Description

Cochlospermum fraseri, known as kapokbush, is a tree species in the Bixaceae family. It is found in the Global region, specifically in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The tree is native to northwestern Australia, ranging from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to the northern parts of the Northern Territory. The species was first described in 1847 by Planch.

Other common names

kapokbushkapoktree

Distribution

Global · Northern Territory · Western Australia

Synonyms

Maximilianea fraseri

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