Sarcotoechia bilocularis

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Sarcotoechia bilocularis

Description

Treelet up to 4.5 m high, dbh at least 7.5 cm. Leaves 1-jugate; Flowers described from remains under fruits. Petals: Stamens: Fruits transversely ellipsoid to subglobular, c. 8 by 10 mm, at base narrowed into a short stipe. Seeds with a small sarcotesta around the hilum.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, Morobe Prov present, Papua New Guinea present, Wagau present
Malesia: Papua New Guinea (1 collection from Wagau, Morobe Prov.).

Notes

This species vegetatively resembles S. planitiei.