Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Malvales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Lagunaria (DC.) Rchb.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don, Gen. Hist. 1, 485 (1831) – as patersonii
Synonymy:
  • ≡ Hibiscus patersonia Andrews (1803) – as patersonius
Vernacular Name(s):
cow itch tree; norfolk island hibiscus; Pyramid tree; Whitewood
 Biostatus
Exotic
 Bibliography
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Bryant, G. 1996: Rare and Unusual Plants for New Zealand Gardens. David Bateman, Auckland.
Don, G. 1831: A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants. Vol. 1. Rivington, London.
Green, P.S. 1990: Notes relating to the flora of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands, III. Kew Bulletin 45(2): 235–255.