Evergreen Trees

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Alseodaphne

Description Alseodaphne is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs native to Asia and Africa. It belongs to the laurel family (Lauraceae) and includes around 100 species. The genus name is derived from the Greek words “alse” meaning grove and “daphne” meaning laurel, which reflects the natural habitat of these plants. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Agathis

Description Agathis is a genus of evergreen trees belonging to the family Araucariaceae. These trees are commonly known as kauri, dammara, or agathis. The genus comprises around 21 species, which are mostly found in the tropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Agathis trees are known for their towering height, with some species…
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Acacia Auriculiformis

Description Acacia Auriculiformis, commonly known as earleaf acacia, is a fast-growing evergreen tree that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia but has been widely introduced in other parts of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a dense…
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Quercus

Source: bing.com Quercus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fagaceae, commonly known as oak trees. These trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas. The genus Quercus consists of around 600 species worldwide, with the majority of them being deciduous trees. However, some species are evergreen…
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Vangueria

Description Vangueria is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae. It comprises about 50 species of evergreen trees and shrubs that are native to Africa, Madagascar, and Asia. The leaves of these plants are simple, opposite, and have entire margins. The flowers are usually small and white, and they are arranged in terminal or axillary cymes. The…
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Nothofagaceae

Description Nothofagaceae is a plant family that includes several species of deciduous and evergreen trees native to the southern hemisphere. These trees are commonly found in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and New Guinea. The name “Nothofagus” means “false beech”, as these trees resemble the beech trees of the northern hemisphere. However, Nothofagaceae is a distinct family of trees with…
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Xanthostemon

Description Xanthostemon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia and the Pacific Islands. The name “Xanthostemon” is derived from the Greek words “xanthos,” meaning yellow, and “stemon,” meaning stamen, referring to the yellow stamens of the flowers. The genus includes approximately 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
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Taxus Baccata

Description Taxus Baccata, commonly known as yew, is a species of evergreen trees that belongs to the Taxaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Yew trees are known for their ornamental value and are widely used in landscaping. The tree has dark green needles that are highly poisonous. It produces a small, red, fleshy fruit…
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Crypteroniaceae

Description Crypteroniaceae is a plant family that includes evergreen trees and shrubs commonly found in tropical regions. The family consists of approximately 65 species, which are widely distributed in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Madagascar. Most of the species in this plant family are trees, but some are shrubs as well. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Buckinghamia

Description Buckinghamia is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the subtropical and tropical regions of Australia. It is also commonly known as the ivory curl tree due to its large clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in summer. The tree can grow up to 12 meters in height and is widely admired for its ornamental value. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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