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Toechima erythrocarpum (F. Müll.) Radlk.

Toechima erythrocarpum

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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]

References

  1. ^ a b F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Toechima erythrocarpum". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
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Toechima erythrocarpum: Brief Summary

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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.

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