Glochidion hylandii known as the buttonwood, Hyland's buttonwood or pin flower tree is a plant in the family Phyllanthaceae.[2] It is found in tropical north eastern Australia in the vicinity of the Atherton Tableland. Usually a small tree found in disturbed rainforest areas. The fruit capsule resembles a miniature Queensland Blue pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo).[3] The buttonwood is named in honour of the botanist Bernard Hyland.

Glochidion hylandii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Glochidion
Species:
G. hylandii
Binomial name
Glochidion hylandii

References

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  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2021). "Glochidion hylandii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T192496523A192496525. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T192496523A192496525.en. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  2. "Glochidion hylandii, Glochidion hylandii, WetlandInfo, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland, viewed September 24th, 2017".
  3. F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Glochidion hylandii". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 21 June 2021.