Queensland,
Australia 
What is the diference between the QLD Bottle tree and the W.A Boab apart from States?
On plant
Brachychiton rupestris
27 Dec, 2009
Answers
What a perfect answer that is Bernieh. This would make the Illawarra Flame Tree a close relation to B. rupestris.
27 Dec, 2009
That's true Heather ... the Illawarra Flame Tree - Brachychiton acerifolius - is one of the most commonly cultivated species of Brachychiton downunder. It's also very common to hear both trees referred to as Kurrajong trees.
27 Dec, 2009
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Just a quick answer Guest. They are two different species ... even though they are both commonly called Bottle Trees.
Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris - is a member of the Sterculiaceae family
The Australian boab tree - Adansonia gregorii - a tree in the family Malvaceae.
The Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) is not a boab.
Bottle Trees are taller, they grow to 20 metres, whilst Boab Trees grow to about 14 metres. Bottle Trees have 12 species in Australia, whilst Boab’s have only 1.
27 Dec, 2009