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Terminalia platyphylla 
Summary
Terminalia platyphylla, commonly known as wild plum, is a tree of the family Combretaceae native to northern Australia.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Terminalia |
| Species: | T. platyphylla
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| Terminalia platyphylla | |
The tree typically grows to a height of 5 to 10 metres (16 to 33 ft) in height and is deciduous. It blooms between January and October producing white-cream flowers.[1]
It is found along creeks in the Kimberley region of Western Australia growing in sandy soils.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Terminalia platyphylla". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.