Toechima pterocarpum

Toechima pterocarpum, also known as orange tamarind, is a species of plant in the lychee family that is endemic to Australia.

Toechima pterocarpum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Toechima
Species:
T. pterocarpum
Binomial name
Toechima pterocarpum

Description

The species grows as a large shrub or small tree to 4 m in height. The pinnate leaves are 12–24 cm long, with the oval to sickle-shaped leaflets 2–11 cm long. The flowers occur in pendulous inflorescences. The fruits are 3-lobed, winged, orange to red seed capsules 3 cm long.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species is known from the area around Julatten, Mossman and Wangetti in Far North Queensland. The plants are found in lowland tropical rainforest, often along streams, at elevations from sea level to 450 m.[1]

Conservation

The species has been listed as Endangered under Australia's EPBC Act. The main threat is from land clearing for agriculture and housing.[1]

References
  1. "Approved Conservation Advice for Toechima pterocarpum" (PDF). Threatened Species. Department of the Environment, Australia. 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2021.


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