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Brachychiton acerifolius

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BISH 70210Botany

Brachychiton acerifolius

flame tree

As recorded: Brachychiton acerifolius (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) Macarthur & C.Moore

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Malvales › Malvaceae

Collected by
Jones, Z.
Collector number
s.n.
Date
July 2, 1937
Locality
Honolulu, 2502 Nuuanu Ave. above Wyllie St
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Identified by
Guymer, G.P.
Record type
Preserved specimen
19 Bishop specimens of Brachychiton acerifolius · collected 1927–1992Species page ›

Brachychiton acerifolius observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1937. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2025-08-05.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Brachychiton acerifolius. BISH 70210. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956136108. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/70210.

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