Brachychiton australis, commonly known as the broad-leaved bottle tree, isĀ a small tree of the genus Brachychiton found in eastern Australia . It was originally classified in the family Sterculiaceae, which is now within Malvaceae. (Schott & Endl.)more...
It is also known as the Orchid Tree, a name otherwise reserved for members of the genus Bauhinia . The extravagant flowers are seen hanging from the long inflorescence, or flower stalk, which is a bright crimson red at the end. There are 5 petals although 2 of these are minute anmore...