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Terminalia volucris

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Rosewood
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species:
T. volucris
Binomial name
Terminalia volucris

Terminalia volucris, commonly known as rosewood, is a tree of the family Combretaceae native to northern Australia.[1]

The dense shrub or tree can grow to a height of 20 metres (66 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms between June and December producing white-cream-yellow flowers.[1]

It is found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia growing in sandy-clay soils over basalt or sandstone.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Terminalia volucris". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.