Toechima dasyrrhache
Toechima dasyrrhache | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Sapindaceae |
Genus: | Toechima |
Species: | T. dasyrrhache
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Binomial name | |
Toechima dasyrrhache | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Guioa chrysantha Radlk. |
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.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales in lowland, subtropical rainforest.[3]
References
- . Accessed on 16 October 2022.
- ^ van Welzen, P.C. (1989). "Guioa Cav. (Sapindaceae): taxonomy, phylogeny, and historical biogeography". Leiden Botanical Series. 12 (1): 303.
- ^ a b G.J. Harden (1991). "Toechima dasyrrhache Radlk". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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