Sarcopteryx


Sarcopteryx is a genus of about 12 rainforest tree species known to science, of the plant family Sapindaceae. They occur in Australia, New Guinea and the Moluccas.
They have hairy leaves and twigs, Sexual [reproduction in plants|polygamous] flowers and bird attracting brightly coloured, capsule fruits.
The generic name Sarcopteryx translates to "fleshy wing", as the fruit can be angled, thick or wing shaped. The Greek sarco means fleshy, and pteron is "a wing".

Species

Sarcopteryx acuminata – Qld, AustraliaSarcopteryx brachyphylla – New GuineaSarcopteryx caudata – New GuineaSarcopteryx coriacea – Vogelkop Peninsula, New GuineaSarcopteryx crispata – New GuineaSarcopteryx martyana – Qld, AustraliaSarcopteryx montana – Qld, AustraliaSarcopteryx reticulata – Qld, AustraliaSarcopteryx rigida – New GuineaSarcopteryx rubiginosa – New GuineaSarcopteryx squamosa – New GuineaSarcopteryx stipata, steelwood, corduroy – Qld, NSW, Australia