Common Name : |
Norfolk Island Hibiscus |
Scientific Name : |
Lagunaria patersonia |
Circumference : |
4.93 metres (194 inches) |
Height : |
24.00 metres (78 feet) |
Crown : |
19.00 metres (62 feet) |
Points : |
288 |
State : |
NI (Norfolk Island) |
Town : |
Norfolk Island |
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Location : |
End Stockyard Rd |
Coordinates : |
29 01.613 S 167 59.148 E Click to view in maps |
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Nominator : |
Warwick Varley |
Year Measured : |
2012 |
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Type : |
Remnant |
Comments : |
Lagunaria patersonia is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae.[1] It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood,[2] or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island.[3] Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree,[4] and cow itch tree. Access allowed, but close gate! |