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Arillastrum gummiferum (Arillastrum gummiferum)

Description

Arillastrum gummiferum is a large, evergreen tree with a spreading crown; it can grow up to 35 metres tall. The bole can be up to .8 metres in diameter. The tree yields a valuable timber that is often utilised in New Caledonia. The tree is also the source of tannins and a gum.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Arillastrum