Huberantha nitidissima
(Dunal) Chaowasku
Canary beech, Shiny-leaf tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHuberantha nitidissima, commonly known as canary beech or shiny leaf tree, is a plant in the custard apple family Annonaceae. It is found in seasonal tropical forests and along moist watercourses in New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
Description
A shrub. It grows 1-6 m tall. It can be taller. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 2.5-4 cm wide. Young shoots have brown hairs. The fruit are 8-10 mm long by 6-9 mm wide.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry tropical forests.
Where It Grows
Australia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Vanuatu,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
