Argyrodendron trifoliolatum

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Argyrodendron
Species: A. trifoliolatum
Binomial name
Argyrodendron trifoliolatum

Argyrodendron trifoliolatum is a species in the genus Argyrodendron. It is native to Australia, where it is known as White Booyong. This tree grows near Mackay and Atherton in Australia. It grows in subtropical and dry rainforests and scrubby watercourses. Its flowers, produced from July to September, are in great numbers and are creamy-colored bell-shaped. The most unique feature of Argyrodendron trifoliolatum is that the trunks form large characteristic buttresses.