little kurrajong

Brachychiton bidwillii Hook.

Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as little kurrajong, is a small tree native to tropical regions of eastern Australia, especially Queensland. It belongs to the genus Brachychiton in the family Malvaceae. The species was first described in 1859 by Hook. Previously, it was classified in the family Sterculiaceae, which is now included within Malvaceae.

Description

Brachychiton bidwillii is a small tree species found in the tropical areas of eastern Australia, with a primary distribution in Queensland. It is part of the Malvaceae family and was originally placed in the now-defunct family Sterculiaceae. The species was published in 1859 by Hook. Commonly referred to as little kurrajong, it is one of several species in the Brachychiton genus.