Glochidion hylandii
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| Glochidion hylandii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Glochidion |
| Species: | G. hylandii |
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| Glochidion hylandii | |
Glochidion hylandii known as the buttonwood, Hyland's buttonwood or pin flower tree is a plant in the family Phyllanthaceae.[2] It is found in tropical north eastern Australia in the vicinity of the Atherton Tableland. Usually a small tree found in disturbed rainforest areas. The fruit capsule resembles a miniature Queensland Blue pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo).[3] The buttonwood is named in honour of the botanist Bernard Hyland.