Toechima dasyrrhache explained

Toechima dasyrrhache, also known as blunt-leaved steelwood, is a species of plant in the lychee family that is endemic to Australia.

Description

The species grows as a small tree. The pinnate leaves are 8–20 cm long, with oval leaflets which are up to 2–7 cm long and 1–3 cm wide. The tiny white flowers occur in inflorescences 1–7 cm long. The red to orange fruits, 10–20 mm across, contain black seeds with yellow arils.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales in lowland, subtropical rainforest.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toechima dasyrrhache Radlk.. G.J. Harden . 1991. PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney . 10 October 2021.