Toechima erythrocarpum explained

Toechima erythrocarpum, also known as pink tamarind and foambark, is a species of plant in the lychee family that is native to Australia and New Guinea.

Description

The species grows as a small tree. The pinnate leaves have leaflets which are up to 23 cm long and 12 cm wide. The small white flowers occur in inflorescences 11.5-27.5 cm long. The red to orange fruits, obovoid-ellipsoid in shape, are about 20–35 mm by 15–32 mm in size.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in New Guinea and north-east Queensland, at elevations from sea level to 1150 m, in mature rainforest.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toechima erythrocarpum . F.A.Zich . B.P.M.Hyland . T.Whiffen . R.A.Kerrigan . Bernard Hyland . 2020 . Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8) . . 7 November 2021.