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Brachychiton

Brachychiton

9.9
A group of Australian trees with swollen, bottle-shaped trunks often planted for decoration that can live with little water
  • noun
  • /ˈbrækɪˌkaɪtən/
  • Specialized
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  • The Brachychiton is well known for its bottle-shaped trunk and resilience to drought.

Examples

  • Several species of Brachychiton are widely planted as ornamental trees in Australia.

  • Aboriginal Australians have traditionally used Brachychiton seeds as a food source.

  • The Brachychiton tree is known for its unique shape.

  • Many Brachychitons are planted in urban gardens.

  • Several species of Brachychiton are widely planted as ornamental trees in Australia.

  • The Brachychiton is well known for its bottle-shaped trunk and resilience to drought.

  • Many Brachychitons are planted in urban gardens for their attractive appearance.

Compounds

Brachychiton acerifolius
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall Australian tree with bright scarlet flowers

Brachychiton australis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from northern Australia with broad leaves and white flowers

Brachychiton populneus
  • Specialized
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A tree from eastern Australia with strong fiber and light wood used for rope and cattle food

Brachychiton rupestris
  • Specialized
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A large tree from Queensland, Australia with a swollen bottle-shaped trunk and cream flowers

Surface Forms

Brachychiton singular
Brachychitons plural

Etymology

Brachychiton comes from the Greek parts brachy- ('short') and chiton ('tunic' or 'coat'), so it literally means 'short coat'. Think of the tree wearing a short, thick coat — a helpful image to remember this genus of Australian trees with stout, bottle-shaped trunks and thick seed or bark coverings.