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Harpullia pendula

Harpullia pendula

9.9
A tree from Australia that has attractive leaves and bright fruit and people use in gardens and for decorative wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Harpullia pendula
  • Woodworkers prize the variegated timber of the Harpullia pendula for its decorative grain.

Examples

  • The Harpullia pendula is commonly planted along city streets in eastern Australia.

  • Many gardeners appreciate how Harpullia pendula provides dense shade and bright fruit in parks.

  • The Harpullia pendula is a beautiful addition to any garden.

  • Have you seen a Harpullia pendula in bloom?

  • Many gardeners appreciate how Harpullia pendula provides dense shade and bright fruit in parks.

  • Woodworkers prize the variegated timber of the Harpullia pendula for its decorative grain.

  • The Harpullia pendula is commonly planted along city streets in eastern Australia.

Synonyms

Moreton Bay tulipwood
vsHarpullia pendula
  • Australian
9.9

A tree from eastern Australia with streaked wood used for furniture

emphasizes ornamental foliage and use in landscaping as well as timber

Surface Forms

Harpullia pendula singular
Harpullia pendula plural

Morphology

harpullia + pendula

This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name 'Harpullia' (a tree) plus the specific epithet 'pendula' (literally ‘pendulous’/hanging). If a learner knows both constituents, the name transparently denotes a type of Harpullia tree (likely with a hanging habit), so the overall meaning is compositionally derivable.

Etymology

Harpullia pendula has a name that gives a clear picture: pendula means 'hanging' or 'drooping' in Latin. That's why the name fits this Australian tree with branches and fruit that hang down.