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Brachychiton acerifolius

Brachychiton acerifolius

9.9
A tall Australian tree with bright scarlet flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Brachychiton acerifolius
  • The Brachychiton acerifolius is renowned for its stunning red blossoms that appear in late spring.

Examples

  • During flowering season, the Brachychiton acerifolius transforms into a striking blaze of scarlet.

  • Many gardeners plant Brachychiton acerifolius to add vibrant color to their landscapes.

  • The Brachychiton acerifolius is native to Australia.

  • Have you seen a Brachychiton acerifolius in bloom?

  • During flowering season, the Brachychiton acerifolius transforms into a striking blaze of scarlet.

  • The Brachychiton acerifolius is renowned for its stunning red blossoms that appear in late spring.

  • Many gardeners plant Brachychiton acerifolius to add vibrant color to their landscapes.

Synonyms

Sterculia acerifolia
vsBrachychiton acerifolius
  • Australian
9.9

A tree from Australia with many bright red flowers in large clusters

is the same species but named differently and described as a tall Australian form
flame durrajong
vsBrachychiton acerifolius
  • Australian
9.9

A tree from South Australia that has groups of bright red flowers

is the tall Australian form rather than the South Australian one
flame tree
vsBrachychiton acerifolius
4.9

A tree with bright red or orange flowers that look like flames

is a specific tall Australian species noted for large scarlet flower panicles

Surface Forms

Brachychiton acerifolius singular
Brachychiton acerifolii singular

Morphology

Brachychiton + acerifolius

This is a Latin binomial (a scientific species name) composed of a genus and a Latin species epithet; its meaning (the Illawarra flame tree with scarlet flowers) is a specific botanical identity that a B1 learner would not infer from the parts. The second element is a specialized Latin form (not in general English), and even if a learner recognised a Latin root like acer- (maple) this would not yield the common-tree identity or salient features, so the name is not compositionally transparent to typical learners.

Etymology

Brachychiton acerifolius gets its name from old words that describe the tree: Brachychiton means 'short covering' (a small seed cover) and acerifolius means 'maple-like leaves' because its leaves look like a maple's. So the name helps you picture a tall Australian tree with maple-shaped leaves and bright red flowers.