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Trichospermum pleiostigma

Image of Trichospermum pleiostigma

(Whitfield ash, False commersonia)

FAMILY

Sparmanniaceae / Tiliaceae./ Malvaceae

Species

Trichospermum pleiostigma

Common name

Whitfield ash, False commersonia

Flower colour; life form

Flowers mauve; tree

Campus

Cairns

Description

This tree has simple alternate leaves, stellate hairs are present on most parts. Inflorescence an axillary panicle, flowers 5-merous, petals mauve, prominent gland near the base. Fruit a 4-5- valved capsule to 8 mm long; seeds surrounded by white hairs.