Abroma augustum
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Abroma augustum (L.) L.f. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Malvanae Ordo: Malvales |
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Abroma augustum is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Abroma augustum was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1781, however, that Carl Linnaeus (son) reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Abroma augustum is a species in the genus Abroma which contains 2 species and belongs to the family of the Sterculiaceae (Cacao Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abroma augustum is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They have entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are septicidal capsules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abroma augustum is native to southeast Asia and north Australia.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Abroma augustum is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Abroma augustum
[edit] History
[edit] Abroma augustum in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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