Toechima dasyrrhache

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Toechima dasyrrhache
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Toechima
Species:
T. dasyrrhache
Binomial name
Toechima dasyrrhache
Radlk., 1906

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.[1]

Distribution and habitat[]

The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales in lowland, subtropical rainforest.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b G.J. Harden (1991). "Toechima dasyrrhache Radlk". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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