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Argyrodendron peralatum

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Argyrodendron peralatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Argyrodendron
Species:
A. peralatum
Binomial name
Argyrodendron peralatum
(F.M.Bailey) Edlin ex J.H.Boas

Argyrodendron peralatum is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. The trees are more commonly known as in the red tulip oak or red crowsfoot. They are endemic to northeastern Queensland, Australia between Tully and Cooktown.[1] The most distinctive feature of Argyrodendron peralatum is that the trunks form large characteristic buttress roots.

References

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  1. ^ F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Argyrodendron peralatum". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 10 June 2021.