Brachychiton

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Brachychiton

Brachychiton (pronounced bra-ki-KY-ton) is a genus of 31 species of trees and large shrubs, native to Australia (the centre of diversity, with 30 species), and New Guinea (one species). They are commonly referred to as Kurrajongs.

Etymology

The name Brachychiton is derived from the Greek brachys, meaning short, and chiton, a type of tunic, in reference to the coating on the seed.

Description

Brachychiton species are generally trees, a few are shrubs. They are deciduous, shedding their leaves in the dry season, and they have a characteristic bottle-like appearance. The leaves are variable in shape, even within a single tree, often deeply lobed with the lobes irregular. The flowers are usually bell-shaped, with a five-lobed calyx and corolla, and are followed by a large woody, boat-shaped fruit, containing numerous seeds.

Species

Some of the most well-known species include:

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