Elattostachys microcarpa

Scrub tamarind
	Flowering
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Sapindaceae
Genus:	Elattostachys
Species:	E. microcarpa
Binomial name
	Elattostachys microcarpa; S.T.Reynolds

Elattostachys microcarpa, commonly named scrub tamarind, is a species of rainforest trees of north-eastern Australia. They grow naturally in the relatively seasonal rainforests, which may have a drought season and often in association with Kauri pine.^[1]

The name Elattostachys refers to "little spikes", a flower feature of other plants in this genus. The specific name microcarpa refers to the small woody seeds.

Description[]

A tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Leaves pinnate and arranged alternately on the stem. Leaflet blades approximately 100×30 mm (3.9×1.2 in). Young shoots and terminal buds covered with short pale hairs.^[1]

Cream flowers form on panicle, followed by round pink or red fruit which split to reveal black glossy seeds

Foliage with a few flowers

Foliage and fruiting capsules open, empty (cultivated tree)

References[]

^ ^a ^b F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Elattostachys microcarpa". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

External links[]

"Elattostachys microcarpa S.T.Reynolds". Atlas of Living Australia.

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[RFK-1] F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Elattostachys microcarpa". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

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