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Gyrocarpus americanus
About
Gyrocarpus americanus is a flowering plant in the Hernandiaceae family, with a wide pantropical distribution. Its common names include the helicopter tree, propeller tree, whirly whirly tree, stinkwood or shitwood.
- Family
- Hernandiaceae
How to use it
The helicopter tree is often valued for its unique seed dispersal mechanism, which can help in reforestation efforts. Its seeds can travel long distances, promoting biodiversity in various ecosystems. Additionally, the wood of the tree is sometimes used in local crafts and construction.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gyrocarpus americanus
- Slug
- gyrocarpus-americanus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Hernandiaceae
- Genus
- Gyrocarpus
- Species
- americanus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5625456
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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