Glochidion hylandii

Buttonwood
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Glochidion
Species: G. hylandii
Binomial name
Glochidion hylandii

Glochidion hylandii known as the buttonwood, Hyland's buttonwood or pin flower tree is a plant in the Phyllanthaceae family.[1] It is found in tropical north eastern Australia in the vicinity of the Atherton Tableland. Usually a small tree found in disturbed rainforest areas. The fruit capsule resembles a miniature Queensland Blue pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo).[2] The buttonwood is named in honour of the botanist Bernard Hyland.

References

  1. ↑ "Glochidion hylandii, Glochidion hylandii, WetlandInfo, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland, viewed September 24th, 2017".
  2. ↑ "Glochidion hylandii, Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants, Retrieved September 24th, 2017".


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