Commersonia bartramia (L.) Merr.
| Etymology | Genus | After Philibert Commerson, a 18th century French naturalist, botanist, and explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After John Bartram, an American botanist | |
| Family | Malvaceae | |
| Synonyms | Muntingia bartramia L. | |
| Common Names | Brown Kurrajong, Scrub Christmas Tree | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | China, Indochina, Malesia, Papuasia, New South Wales, Queensland, Pacific Islands | |
Diagnostics:
A small tree to about 10m, Commersonia bartramia is common in secondary forests. It has heart-shaped leaves with serrated margins. The white flowers grow in a cluster. The fruits are distinct, which is brown and is covered with soft bristly hairs .
Small tree growing wild near Mapletree Business City (2025).
Heart-shaped leaf.
Flowers.
Hairy fruits.
Branching.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-08-30
Posted: 2025-08-30
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