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Bauple nut (Athertonia diversifolia)

Description

Athertonia diversifolia, commonly known as Atherton Oak, is a small to medium-sized rainforest tree of the family Proteaceae found in northern Queensland, Australia. It is endemic to the Atherton Tablelands where it is widespread. A relative of the macadamia, it has potential as an ornamental tree and has an edible nut.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Proteales

            • Family: Proteaceae

              • Genus: Athertonia