| Sarcotheca macrophylla | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Oxalidales |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus: | Sarcotheca |
| Species: | S. macrophylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Sarcotheca macrophylla | |
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Sarcotheca macrophylla is a tree in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla means 'large leaf'.3
Description
Sarcotheca macrophylla grows up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The smooth bark is brown. The leathery leaves are oblanceolate to oblong and measure up to 26 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles and feature dark red flowers. The roundish fruits are dark red.3
Distribution and habitat
Sarcotheca macrophylla is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak and Kalimantan. Its habitat is in lowland forests on sandy soils.3
References
References
- de Kok, R. (2023). "Sarcotheca macrophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T160884874A223243202. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T160884874A223243202.en. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- "Sarcotheca macrophylla Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- Chung, R. C. K. (1995). "Sarcotheca Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 292, 294. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.