Owenia vernicosa
Appearance
Owenia vernicosa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Meliaceae |
Genus: | Owenia |
Species: | O. vernicosa
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Binomial name | |
Owenia vernicosa |
Owenia vernicosa, the emu apple, is species of tree found in the north of Australia. The bark is an orange-grey colour that flakes away from the trunk. Deep red fruit appear after the flowering period, when the white, cream and green inflorescence appears in October to November. The tree occurs on alluvial sand or black and loamy clays over sandstone. The habitat may be rocky ridge lines and slopes or alongside creeks.[1]
References
- ^ "Owenia vernicosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.