Castanospermum australe
Australian Chestnut, Beantree
Other regional names: Black Bean +2 more
- Black Bean
- Moreton Bay Bean
- Moreton Bay Chestnut
Also known as: Castanocarpus australis (A.Cunn. ex Mudie) Sweet +4 more
- Castanocarpus australis (A.Cunn. ex Mudie) Sweet
- Castanospermum australe var. brevivexillum F.M.Bailey
- Castanospermum brevivexillum (F.M.Bailey) Domin
- Castanospermum cunninghamii J.M.Wood
- Vieillardia grandiflora Montrouz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Castanospermum australe (commonly known as Australian-chestnut or Beantree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Vanuatu
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, India, Jawa, Kenya, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Norfolk Is., Pakistan, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Zimbabwe