What is another word for Plagianthus Betulinus?
Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənθəs bɪtjˈʊlɪnəs] (IPA) 
Plagianthus Betulinus is commonly known as the New Zealand Whiteywood, a tree species endemic to New Zealand. This tree belongs to the family Malvaceae and is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 60 feet tall. Its most distinguishable feature is its white bark, which peels off in papery strips. Plagianthus Betulinus is also called the Ribbonwood, due to its narrow and ribbon-like leaves. Other synonyms for the New Zealand Whiteywood include the Birch-leaved Ribbonwood and the Birch-leaved Plagianthus. Its timber is used for furniture making, and the tree has medicinal properties in traditional Māori medicine. These synonyms enable people to communicate about this species through different terms that may be more well-known or regionally specific.
